[Verified] 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew won’t unlock or start - key code problem?

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Karmaking
Member since May 2022 • 106 posts

Looking for my 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew's key code to program a new key

Posted on December 27, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 28, 2024

Replies (3)

Jazzmann
Member • 70 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew key issues!

December 28, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 127 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew too.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 74 posts

My 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 30, 2024 Reply

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