[Resolved] Dodge Viper GTS ACR won’t detect chipped key - reprogram failed

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Eagleeye
Member since January 2022 • 125 posts

Looking for my Dodge Viper GTS ACR's factory key code to program a key

Posted on March 11, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Dodge Viper GTS ACR. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 12, 2025

Replies (6)

Electric
Member • 129 posts

My Dodge Viper GTS ACR won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 91 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Dodge Viper GTS ACR's mystery code.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 142 posts

Anyone try this on a Dodge Viper GTS ACR with push-button start?

March 14, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 14 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Dodge Viper GTS ACR key issue.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 64 posts

I think my Dodge Viper GTS ACR has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 41 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Dodge Viper GTS ACR.

March 17, 2025 Reply

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