[Status: Resolved] 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega immobilizer module mismatch - how to fix?

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Hotrod
Member since June 2022 • 150 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega?

Posted on April 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1935 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 12, 2025

Replies (6)

Warpspeed
Member • 43 posts

My 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 12, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 38 posts

Trying this on my 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega later. Will report back.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 91 posts

Worked for someone with a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega? Need to hear it!

April 14, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 9 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega, following this thread.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 84 posts

Same problem on my 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega. Watching for any working solutions.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 126 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega before?

April 17, 2025 Reply

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