[Closed] Lost key code for my 2012 Ram 2500 Crew Cab - what can I do?

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Vectorx
Member since April 2023 • 137 posts

Looking for my 2012 Ram 2500 Crew Cab's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on August 09, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 795 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Ram 2500 Crew Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 10, 2024

Replies (4)

Quantumfizz
Member • 61 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2012 Ram 2500 Crew Cab all week. Hope this helps.

August 10, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 60 posts

Was about to tow my 2012 Ram 2500 Crew Cab. Let me try this first.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 28 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2012 Ram 2500 Crew Cab. Need the code badly.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 146 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2012 Ram 2500 Crew Cab.

August 13, 2024 Reply

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