[Success] Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega?

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Hyperlink
Member since June 2022 • 40 posts

How to get my 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on August 22, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 23, 2024

Replies (6)

Knightrider
Member • 78 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega. Trying this instead.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 93 posts

My 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 127 posts

This thread might save my 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega. Thanks everyone!

August 25, 2024 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 128 posts

Same issue here with my 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega, let me know if it works.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 20 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega!

August 27, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
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Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega. Trying this instead.

August 28, 2024 Reply

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