[Closed] Anyone with success using OBD tools to get 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega code?

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Quickdraw
Member since November 2022 • 27 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega - where's the key code?

Posted on December 21, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 22, 2024

Replies (3)

Titanium
Member • 125 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega. Need the code badly.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 87 posts

I have a 2011 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega, will this method work for that year?

December 23, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 26 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega too.

December 24, 2024 Reply

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