[Resolved] Where's the key code hidden on a Dodge Nitro 2WD for key programming?

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Lightspeed
Member since July 2023 • 83 posts

Looking for my Dodge Nitro 2WD's factory key code to program a key

Posted on January 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 25, 2025

Replies (4)

Bluemoon
Member • 5 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Dodge Nitro 2WD. Trying this now.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 69 posts

My Dodge Nitro 2WD is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 145 posts

Trying this on my Dodge Nitro 2WD later. Will report back.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 10 posts

Was about to tow my Dodge Nitro 2WD. Let me try this first.

January 28, 2025 Reply

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