[Working] Trying to start a 2020 Ram 1500 Quad Cab without immobilizer PIN

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Luckyluke
Member since December 2022 • 64 posts

Where's the key code stored on a 2020 Ram 1500 Quad Cab for programming keys?

Posted on April 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Ram 1500 Quad Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Diana
Member • 81 posts

My 2020 Ram 1500 Quad Cab just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 6 posts

Following this for my 2020 Ram 1500 Quad Cab. Please update if it works!

April 03, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 37 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2020 Ram 1500 Quad Cab.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 27 posts

This thread might save my 2020 Ram 1500 Quad Cab. Thanks everyone!

April 05, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 8 posts

My 2020 Ram 1500 Quad Cab's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 06, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 47 posts

I have a 2011 2020 Ram 1500 Quad Cab, will this method work for that year?

April 07, 2025 Reply

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