[Free Fix] How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad?

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Alphamax
Member since November 2021 • 141 posts

Need my 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on December 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 714 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 27, 2024

Replies (5)

Whitenoise
Member • 141 posts

Does this method work for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad models from 2010 onward?

December 27, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 115 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad for a while.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 92 posts

My 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 55 posts

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

December 30, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 109 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad as well.

December 31, 2024 Reply

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