[Fixed] Dealer refusing key code for my Ram RAM 1500 Big Horn - options?

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Digitalnomad
Member since September 2021 • 87 posts

Need my Ram RAM 1500 Big Horn's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on November 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1289 posts

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

Posted on November 27, 2024

Replies (3)

Aceventura
Member • 92 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Ram RAM 1500 Big Horn.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 109 posts

Will this work if the Ram RAM 1500 Big Horn has an aftermarket alarm?

November 28, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 114 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Ram RAM 1500 Big Horn won’t recognize the key.

November 29, 2024 Reply

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