[Solved] How do I bypass the immobilizer code on my 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular?

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Killerinst
Member since March 2023 • 121 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular key fob?

Posted on December 09, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 10, 2024

Replies (4)

Redbull
Member • 81 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular this weekend.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 48 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 128 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular!

December 12, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
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Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular this weekend.

December 13, 2024 Reply

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