[Update] Why does my Dodge Royal need a code to start?

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Where can I find the key code to program keys for my Dodge Royal?

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Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Dodge Royal.

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Dodge Royal.

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My Dodge Royal is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

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