[Solved] Need key code after repo of my 1994 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular

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Need the key code to program a new key for my 1994 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular - help?

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Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1994 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular?

My 1994 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

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