PK

My Keyfob for my 99 doesn't want to work anymore. Have replaced batteries with no success. Using spare which works.
Is there a fix?

Rattletrap1

sure...Dodge dealer and they need to program.

PK

Is there no programing I can do myself? I thought I saw somewhere that these can be programed ourselves.

amartinson

The link is in Tech Facts. 2nd Generation- Non Drivetrain. I haven't used it myself, but the instructions look pretty complete.

PK

;D
UPDATE:

http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2002/08-007-02.htm
remote keyless entry programming procedures TSB 08-007-002

IT WORKS!!!

Thanks everyone

psdctd

Along the same lines.....My truck came with no key fob.....musta got lost along the way. Can I get any Dodge key fob and have it programmed to open the doors? ???
Thanks
Todd

Commatoze

Yes, you can purchase additional fobs, and actually, program them yourself depending on the year truck you have. I have 3 for mine.

Diesel Dave

You can usually get a used one fairly cheap on Ebay if you don't feel like paying dealer prices.

kandgo

Do I understand this correctly?? My 94 with elect. door locks did not come with fob's so I can purchase them from dealer? Or does the truck have to come with keyless entry of somesorts?? Thanks Rick

Duck Hunter

I'll second what Diesel Dave said. There's no way I would pay a dealer their outrageous price for the keyfobs. You can buy them used or new off of eBay for a FRACTION of the cost. I bought two new key fobs for the Dodge that I just bought (because it didn't come with any) for 12.00!!! The dealership wanted like 40.00 each for them, or something outrageous. I was stuck over a barrel getting them programmed, though, since you can only program them yourself if you already have a key fob that's working. With no working key fobs you're stuck at having someone with a programmer (dealership) program them. Typical cost is from 40-55.00 for both key fobs (or the same price for one). Programming only takes about 15 min. or so - but they'll tell you it takes an hour so they can charge you for an hour of labor.

Thomas

Duck Hunter

Kandgo,

Your truck has to have the keyless entry option for the key fobs to work. You can't just use stock power locks. If you bought the truck used and don't know if it has keyless entry then all you have to do is call the dealership and give them your VIN and they'll tell you whether or not you have keyless entry on your truck. If you have keyless entry, all you have to do is get the part number for the remotes and search on eBay for that part number - then have the dealership program the. You can expect to spend 40-70 dollars on the whole ordeal, but it's NICE having keyless entry.

Thomas

kandgo

Thanks Thomas for the speedy reply, I would like the keyless, I do not think it came with the option,as I am second owner and I asked the first and he did not get any,but I will run my vin by the dealer and make sure, Thanks again, Rick

DRM

Did not want to start a new thread - but I just purchased a 98 2500 and only have one of the keyless entry units, and would like to get an additional one. I noticed the TSB only included 99+, so is it possible to pick up an eBay unit for my 98 and program it myself - or do I have to head to the dealership?

Thanks

Duck Hunter

DRM,

Do you have a service manual or owner's manual for your truck? I know in my '01 owner's manual there are instructions for programming your fob (if you already have one that's programmed). However, I don't know if it's the same instructions for your year. If you don't have the manual, I'd try the above procedure with a new key fob - course someone else should chime in with an exact answer!

Thomas

DRM

Yes, I do believe my new (to me) truck came with the manual.. I will check it later today - thanks