[It Worked!] Code card missing from my 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Base, stuck now

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Ironman
Member since May 2022 • 31 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Base - help?

Posted on April 24, 2025
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 2500 Base. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 25, 2025

Replies (3)

Metalhead
Member • 47 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Base as well.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 145 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Base, would this method still work?

April 26, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 81 posts

My 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Base won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 27, 2025 Reply

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