Spare Key??
10-10-2006, 12:18 AM
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My Home Depot spare key will start my truck if I start it like a gas motor (don't wait for the "wait to start" light to go out). I usually turn the engine over for a few revolutions after an oil change, and out of habit, I wait for the light to go out. Well, I was a little distracted and just turned the key all the way and it started fine. So much for anti-theft.
10-10-2006, 08:14 AM
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I recently bought two transponder keys for $32, new, off of ebay. They don't have the fob built in, but I don't like having to carry around a key that's big enough to use as a step stool anyway. They have the chip in them and, after you program them following the instructions in the truck's owners manual, they start the truck just like the factory key. When they arrived I simply took them and a factory key to a local locksmith to have them cut...I didn't trust the high school kids at the hardware stores around here not to screw it up. 
I'll bet if you did an ebay search for 'dodge transponder key' you'd find a couple of loacksmiths on ebay that could get them to you muy pronto.
Side note: The programming is easy, but just be sure you have both of the factory keys with you when you start and read the instructions carefully a time or two before you start.
In edit: I would imagine you could get a valet key (fancy name for a key that will only open the door) made at walmart or any hardware store for just a couple bucks. I had the dealer throw in 2 valet keys at no charge before we left the lot just to be on the safe side.
I'll bet if you did an ebay search for 'dodge transponder key' you'd find a couple of loacksmiths on ebay that could get them to you muy pronto.Side note: The programming is easy, but just be sure you have both of the factory keys with you when you start and read the instructions carefully a time or two before you start.
In edit: I would imagine you could get a valet key (fancy name for a key that will only open the door) made at walmart or any hardware store for just a couple bucks. I had the dealer throw in 2 valet keys at no charge before we left the lot just to be on the safe side.
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10-10-2006, 09:26 AM
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!!!!!! Glad I have an 04!!!
10-10-2006, 12:29 PM
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I also wanted a key to stash just to open the door incase I lost my set. Went to Home Depot and had a generic key made-read no fob or chip, just a basic key. Went home to check it out and guess what...not only did it open the door but it also started the truck!!! So much for the anti-theft.
FYI, this is on an '06 Laramie Mega.
FYI, this is on an '06 Laramie Mega.
10-10-2006, 05:23 PM
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10-10-2006, 05:31 PM
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Went to Home Depot today to get a spare key cut. They said the couldn't do it I had to go to dealer!! Is this true we cant even get a generic key cut for our trucks. Really dont want to go to dealer cuz I know just to get a key cut they will probablly charge 1 hour labor and parts 
All I want to do is put a hid-a-key on my truck.
All I want to do is put a hid-a-key on my truck.
10-10-2006, 06:53 PM
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I think I read in my owner's manual that a key without the security feature will start the truck but it will only run for a few seconds or minutes and then the truck will shut down and not start. I also had a key cut at the hardware store to unlock the doors. Works great.
10-10-2006, 08:03 PM
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On my 06, I had to use up one of those "gold plated" keys for the remote start feature on the alarm. Now I am down to one key! off to Wal Mart tomorrow to make a door only key!
10-10-2006, 10:07 PM
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Well they cut my key and it unlocks the door but I still can't use it for what I wanted to..I wanted to be able to lock all the doors and leave the truck running. Problem is....when I park the truck, all the doors unlock and therefore just locking the driver's side with the cut key leaves the other 3 doors unlocked. In addition, if I try to lock the doors using the automatic door locks while the driver side is open, they will not lock. So does anyone know if an older key fob (without the key) will work on an 06?
10-10-2006, 10:27 PM
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My original key was not near the ignition when my truck started with the Home Depot key. It was in the truck (in my pocket). Again, if I wait for the "wait-to-start" light to cycle, truck wont start. But treat it like a gas motor and it does. Of course I only did this one time! Maybe I'll try it again for my next oil change.