[Free Fix] Key code needed for 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular with custom ignition

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Warpspeed
Member since October 2022 • 45 posts

Looking for my 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on December 27, 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 2500 Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 28, 2024

Replies (5)

Cosmicray
Member • 52 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 49 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 127 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular. Trying this instead.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 53 posts

Been stuck with my 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 106 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular.

January 01, 2025 Reply

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