[Solved] Trying to start my 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular but it says 'immobilized'

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Fastlane
Member since June 2022 • 130 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular

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 Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 25, 2025

Replies (6)

Fastlane
Member • 29 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular?

April 25, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 92 posts

This thread might save my 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular. Thanks everyone!

April 26, 2025 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 68 posts

My 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 93 posts

If this works for my 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular, I owe you big time.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 118 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 87 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular.

April 30, 2025 Reply

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