[It Worked!] My RAM Promaster 1500 136 WB won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Silversurf
Member since October 2022 • 45 posts

How can I access my RAM Promaster 1500 136 WB's key code to program new keys?

Posted on September 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 560 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the RAM Promaster 1500 136 WB. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 24, 2024

Replies (4)

Neonlights
Member • 108 posts

Same issue here with my RAM Promaster 1500 136 WB, let me know if it works.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 37 posts

Finally, something that might help with my RAM Promaster 1500 136 WB's key code issue!

September 25, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 81 posts

Worked for someone with a RAM Promaster 1500 136 WB? Need to hear it!

September 26, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 19 posts

My RAM Promaster 1500 136 WB might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

September 27, 2024 Reply

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