[Verified] Stuck programming my 2014 RAM 1500 Tradesman Express key - missing vital code

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Frostbyte
Member since May 2022 • 42 posts

How can I obtain my 2014 RAM 1500 Tradesman Express's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on November 13, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2014 RAM 1500 Tradesman Express. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 14, 2024

Replies (3)

Grace
Member • 51 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2014 RAM 1500 Tradesman Express this hard?!

November 14, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 98 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2014 RAM 1500 Tradesman Express, following this thread.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 9 posts

Really need the key code for my 2014 RAM 1500 Tradesman Express, thanks for sharing!

November 16, 2024 Reply

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