[Free Solution] Locked out of diagnostics - 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad asks for access code

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Byteme
Member since September 2021 • 94 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad?

Posted on October 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 893 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 09, 2024

Replies (4)

Betamax
Member • 23 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 75 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad, would this method still work?

October 10, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 51 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 127 posts

Will this work for older 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Quads? Mine's a 2009.

October 12, 2024 Reply

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