[Status: Resolved] Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad

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Blackwidow
Member since July 2023 • 62 posts

Need my 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on February 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 25, 2025

Replies (4)

Warpspeed
Member • 123 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 147 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad key code too.

February 26, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 27 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad?

February 27, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 142 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad.

February 28, 2025 Reply

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