[Issue Closed] Key cut but not programmed - RAM 1500 Tradesman Regular Pickup stuck

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Quantumfizz
Member since June 2022 • 74 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my RAM 1500 Tradesman Regular Pickup to program a key?

Posted on May 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1482 posts

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

Posted on May 15, 2025

Replies (4)

Crazycat
Member • 145 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a RAM 1500 Tradesman Regular Pickup before?

May 15, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 97 posts

I’m not alone! My RAM 1500 Tradesman Regular Pickup is doing the same thing.

May 16, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 24 posts

Why is finding a key code on a RAM 1500 Tradesman Regular Pickup this hard?!

May 17, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 105 posts

This is exactly what I need for my RAM 1500 Tradesman Regular Pickup, thanks for posting!

May 18, 2025 Reply

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