[Fixed] Looking for my 2001 Dodge Ram 2500's key code to program a new key

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Orangecrush
Member since June 2022 • 101 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2001 Dodge Ram 2500?

Posted on February 16, 2025
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 2500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 17, 2025

Replies (6)

Steelwolf
Member • 98 posts

Following this for my 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. Please update if it works!

February 17, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 133 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2001 Dodge Ram 2500's key code.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 130 posts

Following this for my 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. Please update if it works!

February 19, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 90 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 as well.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 130 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2001 Dodge Ram 2500, hope someone can help.

February 21, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 81 posts

My 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

February 22, 2025 Reply

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