[Archived] Keyless entry fails on 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup - immobilizer active?

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Fastlane
Member since January 2022 • 149 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup keys?

Posted on January 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1742 posts

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

Posted on January 21, 2025

Replies (4)

Bigfoot
Member • 75 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 144 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 47 posts

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

January 23, 2025 Reply
Diana
Member • 107 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup. Trying this instead.

January 24, 2025 Reply

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