[Method] How can I access my 2012 Ram 3500 Crew Cab's key code to program new keys?

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Timelord
Member since December 2021 • 142 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2012 Ram 3500 Crew Cab key fob?

Posted on November 13, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 14, 2024

Replies (5)

Betatest
Member • 68 posts

Key code problems with my 2012 Ram 3500 Crew Cab as well. Subscribed!

November 14, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 31 posts

Worked for someone with a 2012 Ram 3500 Crew Cab? Need to hear it!

November 15, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 145 posts

Same issue here with my 2012 Ram 3500 Crew Cab, let me know if it works.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 133 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2012 Ram 3500 Crew Cab for days.

November 17, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 138 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2012 Ram 3500 Crew Cab. Need the code badly.

November 18, 2024 Reply

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