[Success] Bought a replacement key - now 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular won’t turn over

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Alphawolf
Member since December 2022 • 103 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular - where's the key code?

Posted on March 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 803 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 05, 2025

Replies (5)

Goldengate
Member • 104 posts

My 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 35 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular. Thanks!

March 06, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 138 posts

Same issue here with my 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular, let me know if it works.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 46 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular too.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 42 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular.

March 09, 2025 Reply

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