[Working] Any tricks to retrieve the key code for my 1999 Dodge Ram Van 2500?

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Rustyshack
Member since March 2023 • 82 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1999 Dodge Ram Van 2500

Posted on January 08, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 09, 2025

Replies (3)

Ziggystar
Member • 135 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 1999 Dodge Ram Van 2500. Giving it a go myself.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 110 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1999 Dodge Ram Van 2500's key code.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
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Key code problems with my 1999 Dodge Ram Van 2500 as well. Subscribed!

January 11, 2025 Reply

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