[Archived] Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1997 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500

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Easymoney
Member since October 2021 • 127 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a 1997 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500 key fob?

Posted on February 02, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 03, 2025

Replies (4)

Alphaomega
Member • 119 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1997 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500. Thanks!

February 03, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 111 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 1997 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500, hope this helps.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 128 posts

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

February 05, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 68 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 1997 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500?

February 06, 2025 Reply

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