Replacement Key Questions
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I have a 2004 Dodge Dakota. (I know, I'm posting in the Ram forum, but I just saw so many more people viewing this, I thought I might have a better chance at responses here.)
Anyway, I lost my one and only key, and I wondering if any of you know what is involved with getting a replacement. I don't have keyless entry, just a regular key. Although I was told some time ago that a chip is embedded in the rubber part of they key.
I guess at this point I have no choice but to have the dealer charge me an arm to get a working key, and also pay to have the truck towed to the dealer, which was mentioned when I called to ask about a replacement key. I've toyed with the idea of buying a blank transponder key online, having the dealership cut it, and then programming it myself following directions to be found... online? in the manual? Am I fooling myself in thinking I can do this so easily?
Right now the "system is down" so they can't give me any pricing information or tell me whether I really do need to have the truck towed. So while I'm awaiting a call back, does anyone have any ideas or experiences to share? Thanks in advance for any input!
-Cat
Anyway, I lost my one and only key, and I wondering if any of you know what is involved with getting a replacement. I don't have keyless entry, just a regular key. Although I was told some time ago that a chip is embedded in the rubber part of they key.
I guess at this point I have no choice but to have the dealer charge me an arm to get a working key, and also pay to have the truck towed to the dealer, which was mentioned when I called to ask about a replacement key. I've toyed with the idea of buying a blank transponder key online, having the dealership cut it, and then programming it myself following directions to be found... online? in the manual? Am I fooling myself in thinking I can do this so easily?
Right now the "system is down" so they can't give me any pricing information or tell me whether I really do need to have the truck towed. So while I'm awaiting a call back, does anyone have any ideas or experiences to share? Thanks in advance for any input!
-Cat
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For our trucks the black key has no chip whereas the grey key does. If you have black then just go get a copy cut anywhere if you have a spare. If you have no spare and no key at all then you can go to the dealer and give them the VIN and get one cut. If it is a grey key it will cost much more because it has to be programmed.
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