[Fixed] My 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500 won’t start - do I need a transponder code?

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Electric
Member since March 2023 • 45 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500 to make a spare key?

Posted on April 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1133 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 12, 2025

Replies (6)

Yankeezulu
Member • 144 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500?

April 12, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 20 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500 too.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 104 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500 before?

April 14, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 12 posts

My 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 17 posts

Just tried this on my 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500—anyone else have success?

April 16, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 135 posts

Desperate to get my 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500 running again. Trying this tonight.

April 17, 2025 Reply

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