[Success] 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular keyless entry failed - car won’t start

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Jokersmile
Member since September 2021 • 117 posts

How can I obtain my 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on October 24, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 25, 2024

Replies (6)

Hotshot
Member • 96 posts

This thread might save my 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular. Thanks everyone!

October 25, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 32 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular, hope this helps.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 74 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular!

October 27, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 97 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular key issue.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 43 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 78 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular. This might do it.

October 30, 2024 Reply

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