[Method] Dealer wants proof for 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular key code - why?

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Electricboog
Member since January 2023 • 82 posts

Need my 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1099 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 24, 2025

Replies (3)

Quantumleap
Member • 126 posts

Using this on my 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular now. Hope it works.

March 24, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 65 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 66 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular.

March 26, 2025 Reply

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