I have purchased a 2005 Grand Caravan with power door locks, but without keyless remote.

I would like to install keyless remote, but am having difficulty finding out what I need.

I have searched previous threads on this subject, and found a response from brandoncrone indicating the last eight of the vin can be used to identify whether the vehicle is equipped to accommodate keyless entry.

My key is a plain flat key with no stampings and an oval head covered in black rubber with a ram's head engraved in one side of the black rubber cover.

The last eight of my vin is 5B341162.

Is there a way to use the factory module (if it's there), and just get a keyfob without the "special" key?

If it is not currently "keyless ready" what do I need to buy to convert?

Thanks for any information you are able to provide.

 

I am bumping this question back to the top in hopes of getting a reply. Thank you.

 

I'm not sure anymore about the 2005 vans. The way that I figured it would work, would result in about $250 - $300 worth of parts. Apartantley Chrysler doesn't offer an accessory kit to install keyless entry. I would think that adding the security module (which would give you the transmitter on the key). What I do know, is that all of the modules on Chryslers' vehicles are plug-n-play, basically if you don't have something you can wire it in and it will work. I think if you add the security module the dealer may have to turn on the security function in the powertrain control module. The one way to find out if you can add keyless entry (mostly to see if it is still pre-wired for it) is to remove both of the 'A' pillar trims (at the right and left of the windshield) and then remove the dash panel that starts at the base of the windshield and directly forward of the instruments there should be a connector taped back to the harness, if it is there then it would be easy to add keyless entry, if not then it is an expensive gamble.