Replacement key help...............
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Replacement key help...............
I have a 2008 dodge ram 1500 and I lost one of the 3 button keys . I still have one and thats fine. Can I get a regular key without the lock unlock panic buttons to use as a spare in case I lock the other one in or lose it..Or do I have to buy a new 3 button key.........also if anyone has any ideas where to get the 3 button and the cost for key and programming..I know Im not buying the 3 button from the stealership..Thanks
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Well, the problem is that you need TWO keys in order to program a third. Since you lost one of the originals, you need to go to the dealer and bend over. You can still save money and buy a key online, but if the cut is incorrect or it won't program, then you just paid the dealer for nothing.(rarity)
I myself purchased a basic key before losing one and paid $1 at the hardware store for the cut. It's just a rams head and has no lock/unlokc crap on it so it's sleek and slender and fits in my pocket with ease. Since I have an aftermarket remote start, I don't need the lock/unlock as my starter came with a fobb for that.
You might be better off buying a remote starter and having the dealer install it as it might come with a new key with the buttons.
Again, you can program ANY key as long as it's Sentry II.
Here is a basic you can have programmed and cut. I only paid $24 shipped for my Rams head key, just gotta shop around.
I myself purchased a basic key before losing one and paid $1 at the hardware store for the cut. It's just a rams head and has no lock/unlokc crap on it so it's sleek and slender and fits in my pocket with ease. Since I have an aftermarket remote start, I don't need the lock/unlock as my starter came with a fobb for that.
You might be better off buying a remote starter and having the dealer install it as it might come with a new key with the buttons.
Again, you can program ANY key as long as it's Sentry II.
Here is a basic you can have programmed and cut. I only paid $24 shipped for my Rams head key, just gotta shop around.
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how much does the dealership charge to program the basic key...I wont buy a 3 button unless it is cheap as I dont need 2 of them just a basic spare to run the vehicle if I lose the other 3 button fob
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Some will do a key if you bring it in, others won't. They'll prob hit you for $100. I would suggest after getting the new one programmed to buy another and program that one yourself so you have 3 keys in the end. Once the dealer provides 2 programmed keys, you can program as many as you want for free. Do it to save more headache later. It'll cost just the price of the key and cut.
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One more question..If I buy the new keys and get them cut but dont get them programmed yet...will they still unlock the doors...I was thinking of buying them and maybe in a few weeks get them programmed so I dont have to take the big hit all at once....
