[Method] Key won’t work on my Dodge Magnum - is it the PIN code?

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Cyberghost
Member since January 2022 • 50 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Dodge Magnum key?

Posted on November 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 698 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Dodge Magnum. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 27, 2024

Replies (6)

Haloeffect
Member • 134 posts

Desperate to get my Dodge Magnum running again. Trying this tonight.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 32 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Dodge Magnum?

November 28, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 140 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Dodge Magnum.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 87 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Dodge Magnum. Trying this instead.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 132 posts

My Dodge Magnum refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 78 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Dodge Magnum.

December 02, 2024 Reply

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