[Recommended Fix] Code card missing from my RAM 1500 Big Horn Extended, stuck now

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Quantumpie
Member since October 2021 • 28 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my RAM 1500 Big Horn Extended?

Posted on December 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1906 posts

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

Posted on December 14, 2024

Replies (5)

Redbull
Member • 57 posts

My RAM 1500 Big Horn Extended is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 33 posts

Same problem on my RAM 1500 Big Horn Extended. Watching for any working solutions.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Icemann
Member • 43 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a RAM 1500 Big Horn Extended.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 30 posts

My RAM 1500 Big Horn Extended just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 33 posts

I’ve been locked out of my RAM 1500 Big Horn Extended all week. Hope this helps.

December 18, 2024 Reply

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