[Closed] Where to enter the transponder code in 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500 OBD?

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Emeraldeye
Member since December 2022 • 69 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500?

Posted on March 27, 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 Wagon 3500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 28, 2025

Replies (6)

Xfactor
Member • 138 posts

I have a 2011 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500, will this method work for that year?

March 28, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 37 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500. Thanks!

March 29, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 94 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500 too!

March 30, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 108 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500!

March 31, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 66 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500's key code.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 127 posts

My 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

April 02, 2025 Reply

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