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For those who's key fob stops working....
Captain
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 609
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From: Cedar Rapids, Ia
Hmm. I have been watching this thread only because I have a aftermarket one and a 2001 Dodge, but I see that is this is a brand new truck that is too bad that people are having a problem like this with a brand new truck!??? I dont understand why the dealer is not really taking care of this for you guys! Thats a big turn off to mefor the new Dodge Rams.
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 368
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From: Beautiful San Dimas, California
The Sirius antenna can't even hold the Siruis stations so I don't even think it would interfere with the key fob signal. Plus the Sirius antenna only receives, it does not transmit.
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 45
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From: Midwest
Just found out today by the wife our truck is having this problem too. She took it into the dealer for an oil change. Brought it up to the SA, he was aware of the issue, but didn't have a solution. Basically was told, if it doesn't work, just use your key. He stated sometimes the alarm will go off doing this and all we need to do is put the FOB in the ignition. No other attempt to resolve it. SA also stated it could be related to a low battery in the FOB as well. Again no attempt to resolve. Just bring it in as the battery is covered for 12K or 12 months...WTF?!?!
Last edited by Husker_Ram; Aug 25, 2009 at 11:53 AM.
Rookie
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 86
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From: Danville, KY
Just found out today by the wife our truck is having this problem too. She took it into the dealer for an oil change. Brought it up to the SA, he was aware of the issue, but didn't have a solution. Basically was told, if it doesn't work, just use your key. He stated sometimes the alarm will go off doing this and all we need to do is put the FOB in the ignition. No other attempt to resolve it. SA also stated it could be related to a low battery in the FOB as well. Again no attempt to resolve. Just bring it in as the battery is covered for 12K or 12 months...WTF?!?!
Champion
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,563
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From: Ontario, Canada
Since I took my truck in to the dealer, they said they "ran some programs" on it and to watch if it stops. Well, it did for a couple of days. Then started back up again.
Now, i have an even bigger problem than that. The doors unlock all by themselves now. Constantly too. The just keep unlocking. Mostly after i turn the engine off and remove the key. Sometimes, it will even open the windows(as if you were holding the unlock button down). This is bad, because what if it is raining? What if I have something of value in the truck and it unlocks while I am away from the truck? I am rather upset about this and I have to drive 25 min. just to get to the dealer since Chrysler shut down my local dealer.
Is anyone else having a problem like this? THanks.
Tom
Now, i have an even bigger problem than that. The doors unlock all by themselves now. Constantly too. The just keep unlocking. Mostly after i turn the engine off and remove the key. Sometimes, it will even open the windows(as if you were holding the unlock button down). This is bad, because what if it is raining? What if I have something of value in the truck and it unlocks while I am away from the truck? I am rather upset about this and I have to drive 25 min. just to get to the dealer since Chrysler shut down my local dealer.
Is anyone else having a problem like this? THanks.
Tom