[Fixed] Where do they get the key code to program 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500 keys at the dealer?

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500

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I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500!

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500.

This might finally help me unlock my 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500's key code.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 2500.

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