[Working] Any locksmiths know how to get PIN for 2012 Ram 2500 Mega Cab?

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Where's the key code hidden on a 2012 Ram 2500 Mega Cab for key programming?

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My 2012 Ram 2500 Mega Cab won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

Finally, something that might help with my 2012 Ram 2500 Mega Cab's key code issue!

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2012 Ram 2500 Mega Cab.

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Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2012 Ram 2500 Mega Cabs?

Anyone try this on a 2012 Ram 2500 Mega Cab with push-button start?

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