[Success] How to find the factory key code to program 2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab keys?

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Whiteknight
Member since October 2022 • 99 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab keys?

Posted on September 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1943 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 25, 2024

Replies (6)

Icedragon
Member • 23 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 85 posts

Trying this out on my 2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab today—hoping it works.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 104 posts

Following this for my 2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab. Please update if it works!

September 27, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 101 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab?

September 28, 2024 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 120 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 125 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab?

September 30, 2024 Reply

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