[Answered] Dealer charging too much for 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular key code

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Icedragon
Member since April 2022 • 116 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular key?

Posted on August 30, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 31, 2024

Replies (5)

Warpspeed
Member • 54 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular, hope this helps.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 141 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 16 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular as well.

September 02, 2024 Reply
Megamind
Member • 17 posts

This thread might save my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular. Thanks everyone!

September 03, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 80 posts

Trying this on my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular later. Will report back.

September 04, 2024 Reply

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