[Update] Is it possible to recover the immobilizer code for my 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular?

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Alphadog
Member since July 2022 • 88 posts

Looking for my 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 12, 2024
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 3500 Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 13, 2024

Replies (3)

Neonlights
Member • 99 posts

Just what I needed! My 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular has been acting up lately.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 19 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular.

October 14, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 127 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular.

October 15, 2024 Reply

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