[Archived] 2016 Ram 3500 Regular Cab started once, now asks for PIN - help?

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Cosmicray
Member since March 2022 • 104 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2016 Ram 3500 Regular Cab?

Posted on September 21, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Ram 3500 Regular Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 22, 2024

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Cyberninja
Member • 121 posts

My 2016 Ram 3500 Regular Cab's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

September 22, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 116 posts

Does this method work for the 2016 Ram 3500 Regular Cab models from 2010 onward?

September 23, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 66 posts

My 2016 Ram 3500 Regular Cab's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Timelord
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I need this so bad for my 2016 Ram 3500 Regular Cab. Subscribed!

September 25, 2024 Reply
Heidi
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Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2016 Ram 3500 Regular Cab.

September 26, 2024 Reply

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