[Resolved] 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 repair stalled - missing immobilizer code

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Skywalker
Member since June 2023 • 142 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1999 Dodge Ram 2500?

Posted on September 29, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 30, 2024

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Orangesoda
Member • 39 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 1999 Dodge Ram 2500!

September 30, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 89 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 1999 Dodge Ram 2500!

October 01, 2024 Reply
Supernova
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Been searching everywhere for help with my 1999 Dodge Ram 2500's key code.

October 02, 2024 Reply

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