[Status: Resolved] 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Club refuses to crank - ignition system locked?

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Kungfupanda
Member since May 2022 • 35 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Club?

Posted on November 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Club. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 21, 2024

Replies (5)

Moonwalker
Member • 135 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Club.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 103 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Club.

November 22, 2024 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 27 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Club this hard?!

November 23, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 118 posts

Does this method work for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Club models from 2010 onward?

November 24, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 139 posts

Same problem on my 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Club. Watching for any working solutions.

November 25, 2024 Reply

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