[Closed] How do I tell if my RAM 3500 Tradesman Regular Pickup uses a transponder?

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Frostbite
Member since June 2023 • 116 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my RAM 3500 Tradesman Regular Pickup

Posted on December 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 590 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the RAM 3500 Tradesman Regular Pickup. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 28, 2024

Replies (4)

Gamerpro
Member • 57 posts

Was about to tow my RAM 3500 Tradesman Regular Pickup. Let me try this first.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 147 posts

I really hope this trick works on my RAM 3500 Tradesman Regular Pickup.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 110 posts

I’m in the same boat with my RAM 3500 Tradesman Regular Pickup. This looks promising.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 6 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 RAM 3500 Tradesman Regular Pickup?

December 31, 2024 Reply

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