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KEY FOB Trying to reprogram my key FOB on my 2008 dodge ram. I replaced the FOB battery, now I need instructions on how to reprogram the FOB so the unlock and lock / panic buttons work.

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ATTENTION: You MUST HAVE one working remote to add one more to the system. If you do not have one working remote right now then these instructions will not work. You will have to have a Locksmith or dealership use a computer to program the first remote for you.

Click here to find a Locksmith in your area to program this remote.
1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.

2. Fasten your seat belt ( fastening the seat belt will cancel any chiming that may
confuse you during this programming procedure.)

3. Place key into the ignition.

4. Turn the ignition to the ON position ( DO NOT START THE ENGINE )

5. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a working remote.


6. Continue to hold the UNLOCK button, wait at least 4 seconds, but no longer than
10 seconds, then press and hold PANIC button.

7. When a single chime is heard, release both buttons. The chime indicates the system
is in program mode.

8. Press and release both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, simultaneoulsly on the remote
to be programmed.


9. A single chime will be heard. The chime indicates the the remote was recognized.


10. Within 4 seconds of hearing the chime, press and release any button on the remote
being programmed.

11. A single chime will be heard The chime indicates the remote has been programmed.

12. Repeat steps 8 to 11 for a total of 4 remotes.

13. Turn the ignition to the OFF position or wait 60 seconds to exit program mode.

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SOURCE: 2005 dodge durango key fob

Hello and thank you for choosing fixya.com. I would suggest taking your vehicle to a local auto parts store and request to have a diagnosis done. (while auto stores vary, this is usually a free service and only takes a couple minutes to complete) to see if any codes are brought up. If so, the representative can tell you what the codes mean, and what needs replaced or repaired. Let them know of the situation. Even if no codes show up, ask them to clear the codes. If this does not work, do the following. 1: make sure that the batter in your key fob is inserted correctly, and that it is the correct size and type. 2. Disconnect the + Positive cable on your battery. This will reset your the vehicles computer. Maybe this will allow the vechile to code up with the fob. If not, I would take it to dealership, or backto an auto part store for further assitance.

I thank greatly for choosing fixya.com. I hope this information is useful to you and helps you get your fob working again. Let me know if you need further assistance, or have any questions or comments. Feel free to rate this information at your earliest convenience.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 02, 2009

SOURCE: reprogram fob key 2005 gododge durango

get the key code and take it to the dealership to have it rekeyed

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 14, 2009

SOURCE: fob will not unlock/lock doors 2007 dodge ram,

fob broken or bad, or fob battery bad, key problem not reading key code

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 05, 2009

SOURCE: reprogram 2005 Dodge Durango key fob

Go to the dealer. It is the only way, they have to use a computer. Changing the battery doesn't make it lose it's program though. You most likely broke the battery hold down. This is the most common thing I see at my shop. If the key still starts the vehicle, you now have a bad key fob. If not, you may be able to get it reprogrammed.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 27, 2010

SOURCE: 2001 dodge ram, key fob

Th fob may need to be re-programmed. It's different for all cars, but it should have it in your manual. Do you have only 1 fob? If not, does the other work? My best suggestion is to buy another fob from ebay, which is where I pick mine up all the time. These will need programmed, but a little looking on the internet will give you directions on how to program the fob, or the seller could give you instructions.

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May be keyfob needs reprogramming.

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