[Confirmed] Is it possible to recover the immobilizer code for my 1997 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500?

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Hyperlink
Member since June 2023 • 67 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1997 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500

Posted on February 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 08, 2025

Replies (5)

Flyingmonk
Member • 5 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1997 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 117 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 1997 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500—might work for mine too.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 123 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1997 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500!

February 10, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 17 posts

My 1997 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 11, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 51 posts

Just tried this on my 1997 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500—anyone else have success?

February 12, 2025 Reply

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