[Archived] Can audio shop get key code for RAM 1500 Express Pickup?

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Zombiehunt
Member since May 2023 • 120 posts

Where's the key code stored on a RAM 1500 Express Pickup for programming keys?

Posted on November 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 910 posts

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

Posted on November 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Shadowfax
Member • 49 posts

If this works for my RAM 1500 Express Pickup, I owe you big time.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 80 posts

I have a 2011 RAM 1500 Express Pickup, will this method work for that year?

November 05, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 53 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my RAM 1500 Express Pickup for a while.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 64 posts

Same problem on my RAM 1500 Express Pickup. Watching for any working solutions.

November 07, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 91 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a RAM 1500 Express Pickup.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 71 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my RAM 1500 Express Pickup for a while.

November 09, 2024 Reply

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