[Update] Does a 2010 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 have a key code or just a PIN?

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Laserbeam
Member since April 2022 • 136 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500?

Posted on February 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. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 25, 2025

Replies (4)

Neonlights
Member • 138 posts

My 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 88 posts

Really need the key code for my 1998 Dodge Ram 2500, thanks for sharing!

February 26, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 21 posts

Just tried this on my 1998 Dodge Ram 2500—anyone else have success?

February 27, 2025 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 76 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 this hard?!

February 28, 2025 Reply

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