[Resolved] Can’t find my 2011 Ram 3500 Regular Cab ignition code, stuck!

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Trying to program a new key for my 2011 Ram 3500 Regular Cab - where's the key code?

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My 2011 Ram 3500 Regular Cab's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

If this works for my 2011 Ram 3500 Regular Cab, I owe you big time.

Still can’t find the code for my 2011 Ram 3500 Regular Cab. This might do it.

My 2011 Ram 3500 Regular Cab's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2011 Ram 3500 Regular Cab.

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