[Status: Resolved] Bought used 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular - where's the key code?

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Grace
Member since July 2023 • 53 posts

How can I retrieve my 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on February 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 16, 2025

Replies (3)

Darthvader
Member • 135 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular!

February 16, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 6 posts

Desperate to get my 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular running again. Trying this tonight.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 32 posts

Was about to tow my 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular. Let me try this first.

February 18, 2025 Reply

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