[Solved] Trying to match new key to 1995 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 ECU - stuck

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Nightowl
Member since September 2021 • 136 posts

Where's the key code stored in my 1995 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 for key programming?

Posted on October 02, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1721 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1995 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 03, 2024

Replies (4)

Karmapolice
Member • 90 posts

Following this for my 1995 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500. Please update if it works!

October 03, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 96 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 1995 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500, hope someone can help.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 132 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1995 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 6 posts

Trying this out on my 1995 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 today—hoping it works.

October 06, 2024 Reply

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