[It Worked!] RAM 1500 and up code lost - looking for safe way to retrieve it

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Icecold
Member since April 2023 • 134 posts

Where's the key code stored on a RAM 1500 and up for programming keys?

Posted on January 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1926 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the RAM 1500 and up. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 11, 2025

Replies (3)

Xrayspecs
Member • 122 posts

My RAM 1500 and up's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

January 11, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 57 posts

Same problem on my RAM 1500 and up. Watching for any working solutions.

January 12, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 27 posts

My RAM 1500 and up is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

January 13, 2025 Reply

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