[Free Solution] VIN-based key code for Ram Promaster City Tradesman Car - is it reliable?

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Where's the key code located on a Ram Promaster City Tradesman Car for key programming?

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Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Ram Promaster City Tradesman Car before?

Been searching everywhere for help with my Ram Promaster City Tradesman Car's key code.

I tried this with my Ram Promaster City Tradesman Car but still no luck. Any suggestions?

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