[Issue Closed] Got replacement ECU for 2014 Ram 3500 Mega Cab, now code doesn’t match

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Cosmicray
Member since September 2022 • 131 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2014 Ram 3500 Mega Cab for key programming?

Posted on October 21, 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 3500 Mega Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 22, 2024

Replies (3)

Whiterabbit
Member • 36 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2014 Ram 3500 Mega Cab, would this method still work?

October 22, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 145 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2014 Ram 3500 Mega Cab.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 9 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2014 Ram 3500 Mega Cab this hard?!

October 24, 2024 Reply

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