[Archived] Looking for VIN-to-code service for my Dodge RAM 2500

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Cyberninja
Member since May 2022 • 94 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Dodge RAM 2500 - help?

Posted on February 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 655 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Dodge RAM 2500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 14, 2025

Replies (4)

Alice
Member • 84 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Dodge RAM 2500, hope someone can help.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 74 posts

Trying this on my Dodge RAM 2500 later. Will report back.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Javaking
Member • 123 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Dodge RAM 2500 before?

February 16, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 70 posts

Been stuck with my Dodge RAM 2500 for weeks. This might be the fix.

February 17, 2025 Reply

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