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Keyless entry for 03' Ram 1500 SLT

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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Default Keyless entry for 03' Ram 1500 SLT

I just got a great deal on a used Ram 1500 SLT 5.7 V8 Hemi and Im loving it... I was just curious to know if the truck has remote keyless entry. All the dealer gave me was the Ignition key. It has power everything inside icluding power locks so i was hoping I could have Remote Keyless Entry. If not which system(alarm) would you reccommend that I get for my Truck.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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it probably did from the factory. that truck was pre sentry key i think. where all the keyless buttons and stuff were on the key itself. like mine... which idk if i like key is so freakin big lol.

moving on. You should be able to either just get a new remote and program it. or put an aftermarket one on. Idk how these trucks are but i've looked into doing mine for an alarm and whole ton of stuff and it can be difficult.
but without my system at work i can't really tell. but probably won't be too ugly to do.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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If you PM me the last 8 digits of your VIN, I can tell if your truck came with keyless entry from the factory. If it didn't come with it, you can add the factory keyless for about $100.00. And can install it yourself in less than an hour...
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 01:31 AM
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go with that way. aftermarket one is a pita to hook up. I looked it's ugly lol.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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Hey Ben What do yo mean by go with that way?????
Does it have a Keyless system and I just need a key for it?
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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he means go with the OEM unit that Parts is recommending. an aftermarket unit is a Pain In The A$$


 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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Thanks for all the help
I got it taken care of today for $66(incl remote)out the door!!
 
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