[Working] Does the 1994 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Goldeneye
Member since December 2021 • 24 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 1994 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular?

Posted on October 27, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 28, 2024

Replies (5)

Alphawolf
Member • 118 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 1994 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 82 posts

Trying this on my 1994 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular later. Will report back.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 125 posts

Using this on my 1994 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular now. Hope it works.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 48 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1994 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 103 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 1994 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular. Giving it a go myself.

November 01, 2024 Reply

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