[Confirmed Fix] 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular turns on dash but won’t crank - key issue?

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Steelwolf
Member since October 2022 • 136 posts

How can I obtain my 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on August 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1884 posts

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

Posted on August 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphaomega
Member • 65 posts

Been here before with my 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular. Let’s see if this one works.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 126 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular's key code.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 16 posts

Was about to give up on my 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular, but this gives me hope.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 106 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 36 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Regulars?

August 30, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 49 posts

My 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

August 31, 2024 Reply

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