[Confirmed] Lost my keys - how to get key code for 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 HD

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Timemachine
Member since April 2022 • 87 posts

Where's the key code stored in my 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 HD for key programming?

Posted on May 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1672 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 HD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 22, 2025

Replies (5)

Pixelpusher
Member • 147 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 HD.

May 22, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 93 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 HD.

May 23, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 113 posts

Been here before with my 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 HD. Let’s see if this one works.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 115 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 HD.

May 25, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 109 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 HD.

May 26, 2025 Reply

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