[Recommended Fix] Just got a new key for my 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular, but code is missing

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Flyingmonk
Member since August 2022 • 34 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular?

Posted on December 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1706 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 24, 2024

Replies (5)

Cosmokid
Member • 29 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular this hard?!

December 24, 2024 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 110 posts

My 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

December 25, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 17 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Regulars?

December 26, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 103 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular. Huge thanks!

December 27, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 81 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular.

December 28, 2024 Reply

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