[Free Solution] Mobile service to get key code for 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular

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Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular?

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This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular for days.

Why is finding a key code on a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular this hard?!

Worked on my cousin’s 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular—might work for mine too.

Worked on my cousin’s 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular—might work for mine too.

Same problem on my 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular. Watching for any working solutions.

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