[Success] How to get my 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad's key code to program replacement keys?

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Firestarter
Member since April 2023 • 26 posts

Need my 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on January 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 11, 2025

Replies (5)

Hotrod
Member • 17 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad's key code.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 7 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad. Giving it a go myself.

January 12, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 44 posts

My 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 39 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 27 posts

My 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

January 15, 2025 Reply

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