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The 1997 Dodge Neon uses a basic edge-cut metal key. No fob, no chip enrollment, no programming sequence. If you lose your only key, a locksmith can decode the lock cylinder directly and cut a new key on the spot. The ignition and door locks on these use the same key, so one good cut handles both. Keep a spare cut and tucked away somewhere. These old locks are easy to decode but also easy to wear out, and a worn cylinder can start chewing up keys without warning.
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I got a call from a woman over in Bressi Ranch who runs a small food truck operation. She had a 1997 Dodge Neon she used as her personal errand car, separate from the truck, and she was down to zero keys. The last one had snapped somewhere between the ignition and a keychain that was carrying way too much weight.

She said she found me the same way a lot of people do: reading reviews that had actual detail in them. Not star ratings, but write-ups that described the vehicle, the neighborhood, the job itself. She mentioned a review someone had left about a different older Dodge, describing exactly what happened and how it got fixed. That specificity was what made her pick up the phone.

I drove out to Bressi Ranch and had a look at the ignition. The broken piece was still in there, not deep, just wedged. Extracted it clean with no damage to the cylinder. Then I decoded the lock and cut her a fresh key right there in the driveway.

She asked what the dealer would have done. Honestly, for a car this old, some dealers won't even bother, and the ones that do charge a lot more than this job is worth. She drove off with two keys and spent a fraction of what a dealer visit would have cost, assuming they could even source the blank.

The review she left that evening mentioned the Neon, the neighborhood, and the broken key in the ignition. That kind of detail helps the next person decide.

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My key broke off in the ignition. Can you get it out?
Yes, broken key extraction is a standard call for me. I carry the tools to pull a broken key piece from an ignition cylinder without damaging the cylinder itself, which matters on a car this age because replacement cylinders for a 1997 Neon are not exactly sitting on shelves at every parts store. Once the piece is out, I can decode what's left or read the lock directly and cut you a new key on the spot. The whole job usually happens in your driveway without towing involved.
What kind of key does a 1997 Dodge Neon actually use?
My 1997 Neon won't start and I'm wondering if it's a key issue. What should I check?
Can any hardware store cut a replacement key for my 1997 Neon, or do I need a locksmith?
My ignition feels stiff and the key is hard to turn. Is the key worn out or is it the cylinder?
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