[Solved] How to retrieve the key programming code for 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular?

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Quicksilver
Member since January 2023 • 148 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular for key programming?

Posted on February 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1877 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 23, 2025

Replies (6)

Quantumfizz
Member • 112 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular key issues!

February 23, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 137 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular's key code issue!

February 24, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 100 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular as well.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 78 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular owner.

February 26, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 111 posts

Just tried this on my 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular—anyone else have success?

February 27, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 69 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular too!

February 28, 2025 Reply

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