[Confirmed] 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular not accepting cloned key - code problem?

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Nightowl
Member since April 2022 • 108 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular

Posted on March 19, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 20, 2025

Replies (4)

Digitaldude
Member • 30 posts

Trying this on my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular later. Will report back.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 133 posts

If this works for my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular, I owe you big time.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 84 posts

This thread might save my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular. Thanks everyone!

March 22, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 98 posts

Desperate to get my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular running again. Trying this tonight.

March 23, 2025 Reply

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