[Closed] Need key code to program fob for 1988 Dodge Ram Charger

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Goldenret
Member since January 2023 • 27 posts

Need my 1988 Dodge Ram Charger's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on November 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1795 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1988 Dodge Ram Charger. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 12, 2024

Replies (6)

Goldengate
Member • 90 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 1988 Dodge Ram Charger's mystery code.

November 12, 2024 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 134 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1988 Dodge Ram Charger.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 39 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1988 Dodge Ram Charger.

November 14, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 108 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1988 Dodge Ram Charger before?

November 15, 2024 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 41 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1988 Dodge Ram Charger. Trying this instead.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 86 posts

Following this for my 1988 Dodge Ram Charger. Please update if it works!

November 17, 2024 Reply

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