[Closed] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular?

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Xenogamer
Member since May 2023 • 77 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular - help?

Posted on March 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 17, 2025

Replies (4)

Ultraman
Member • 25 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular. Thanks!

March 17, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 29 posts

Really need the key code for my 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular, thanks for sharing!

March 18, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 147 posts

Same issue here with my 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular, let me know if it works.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 59 posts

I have a 2011 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular, will this method work for that year?

March 20, 2025 Reply

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