Have 98D and have only one remote. Brother has body shop (shop closed this week due to vacation, so have to be next week) so he ordered me another FOB. His parts dealer wanted VIN to get right FOB. But one I got isn't like one we have. I'm not sure if new one is compatible or not?

I'm using e-bay links only as example as to what I have.

Here is what we have: FOB we have

One that came in: ordered new one

I tried reprogramming from threads on this forum. Here is one that I found. and here this one too.


Is new FOB not compatible (kind of what I'm leaning towards) or did I do something wrong? Or do I have to take it to dealer to get programmed (hope not).

Thanks

 

I have access to a snap-on scanner. I used it but couldn't find any where in program to program key fob. Any one else have any ideas before I take it to dealer (in couple of weeks).

 

Try this link. This site may answer the questions about different model FOB's for various years and models. Even shows you how to program them if they will be compatible with your vehicle.

This site only references back to 99 models so I would try a 99 model for your 98???


http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2002/08-007-02.htm

 

Kensai I allready tried that link. That was one of links I posted.

I'll wait till middle next week when brother opens his shopback up after vacation shutdown and they get settled and back to work and hit 'em up to see what's up. I'll make sure I have both origanal and new FOB's so he can see difference.

 

I bought a remote from eBay. I didn't have a problem programming it. Do you still have the owner's manual? I followed the instruction in that. Hope you get programmed!

 

Spectre,


After searching the internet, I have come across this website that specializes only on remote keyless entry remotes oem and aftermarket. You can buy the original OEM remotes from them. If you have the original remotes, but just need the programming, they sell the programming procedures for every OEM remote made for $10.

they also have a link in there to have you check to make sure your durango have an onboard programming ability before going further with self programming.

http://www.factorykeylessremotes.com/PROGRAMMING.html

If their programming works, you may want to share the programming procedures for the 98 model.


One thing I am not sure of is compatibility with different model remotes on the same vehicle. So that remote you bought that is not physically the same as your original, it may or may not work. You can always call the folks at the website I mentioned above and they can answer your questions.

Just did some more digging on that website. They have a legend that shows whether or not you can self program the remotes. Unfortunately, the 98 model durangos MUST be programmed from dealership only. they show 98 durangos in red which means dealer programming only. If it were blue, you can program yourself, if it is green, you can program but must use the assistance of an existing working remote.

 

DLL66 I looked in owners manuel and didnt couldn't find anything. I saw thread where other people had info there but not for '98. Now after link that Kensai gave I see why.

I found that page during my googling but since I had to pay $$ I didnt nose around for any more info. Here is direct link direct link to legend that Kensai was talking about. If you click on your year you can see what your remote looks like. New remote I got was for a '99-'03.

Well so much for saving $$ (IE.. FREE)!!

 

I am curious what do the dealer have that enables them to program the remotes that we cannot do ourselves? Maybe a programmer that goes into the computer (PCM) itself and programs the remote? Anyone works at a Dodge dealership willing to shed light on this?

 

Yeah I am too Kensai. Like I mentioned in earlier poost I have access to a snap on scanner and modules I had in was for chrysler-99 and t-shoot for chrysler-01, I think. I didnt see any options to reprogram. They had another scanner but guys didnt know if software was as up to date. It didnt use plug in modules.

I know when when we got our D in 5 years ago it didnt come with any fobs and we went to dealer and paid about $50 for one and it took less than 5 minutes to program. I called them and price is still about same.