[Completed] Dealer claims 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 key code is proprietary

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Kungfupanda
Member since March 2023 • 70 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 - help?

Posted on December 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1849 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 27, 2024

Replies (3)

Steelwolf
Member • 84 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 43 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500. Thanks!

December 28, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 97 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500?

December 29, 2024 Reply

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