[Resolved] RAM RAM 1500 Limited Pickup keyless entry failed - car won’t start

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Jazzhands
Member since April 2022 • 40 posts

Where can I find the key code to program keys for my RAM RAM 1500 Limited Pickup?

Posted on January 31, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1186 posts

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

Posted on February 01, 2025

Replies (6)

Xfactor
Member • 150 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my RAM RAM 1500 Limited Pickup.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 82 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my RAM RAM 1500 Limited Pickup. Thanks!

February 02, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 52 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my RAM RAM 1500 Limited Pickup!

February 03, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 149 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my RAM RAM 1500 Limited Pickup.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 19 posts

Anyone try this on a RAM RAM 1500 Limited Pickup with push-button start?

February 05, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 15 posts

I really hope this trick works on my RAM RAM 1500 Limited Pickup.

February 06, 2025 Reply

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