[Confirmed] Can't program new key without code for 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad

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Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad keys?

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Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad before?

Trying to figure this out for my 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad too!

I’m in the same boat with my 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad. This looks promising.

My 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

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