[Working] Need key code to program fob for 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad

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Urbanlegend
Member since October 2022 • 144 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad?

Posted on August 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 13, 2024

Replies (4)

Digitalx
Member • 86 posts

If this works for my 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad, I owe you big time.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 51 posts

Just what I needed! My 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad has been acting up lately.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 73 posts

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

August 15, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 53 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad.

August 16, 2024 Reply

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