[It Worked!] Anyone know how to get the PIN code for a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular?

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Windwalker
Member since December 2022 • 103 posts

Looking for my 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on December 09, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 668 posts

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Posted on December 10, 2024

Replies (6)

Cosmokid
Member • 97 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular—need the code first.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 27 posts

My 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 20 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 50 posts

Trying this on my 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular later. Will report back.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 13 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 34 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular.

December 15, 2024 Reply

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