[Solution] How to find the key code to program keys for my 2012 Ram Ram Pickup 1500?

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Charlie
Member since March 2023 • 102 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 2012 Ram Ram Pickup 1500?

Posted on December 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 539 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Ram Ram Pickup 1500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 12, 2024

Replies (6)

Zombieslayer
Member • 74 posts

Same issue here with my 2012 Ram Ram Pickup 1500, let me know if it works.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 138 posts

Really need the key code for my 2012 Ram Ram Pickup 1500, thanks for sharing!

December 13, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 10 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2012 Ram Ram Pickup 1500. Huge thanks!

December 14, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 100 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2012 Ram Ram Pickup 1500 this hard?!

December 15, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 122 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2012 Ram Ram Pickup 1500.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 7 posts

Been stuck with my 2012 Ram Ram Pickup 1500 for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 17, 2024 Reply

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