[Issue Closed] Replaced steering column, now 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular won’t start - code?

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Knightlight
Member since October 2022 • 38 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular - help?

Posted on December 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 26, 2024

Replies (4)

Jazzcat
Member • 118 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 33 posts

My 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 66 posts

I have the same 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular and I'm also trying to find the key code.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 58 posts

Really need the key code for my 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular, thanks for sharing!

December 29, 2024 Reply

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