[It Worked!] Do I need a dealer for 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Club immobilizer reset?

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Superfly
Member since January 2022 • 142 posts

Where's the key code located on a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Club for key programming?

Posted on November 17, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Club. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 18, 2024

Replies (6)

Unclesam
Member • 11 posts

If this works for my 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Club, I owe you big time.

November 18, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 38 posts

Been stuck with my 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Club for weeks. This might be the fix.

November 19, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 36 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Club.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 67 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Club?

November 21, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 99 posts

I have the same 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Club and I'm also trying to find the key code.

November 22, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 113 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Club—might work for mine too.

November 23, 2024 Reply

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