Key Fob Replacement

[packmanno1]

I have a 2019 Ram Lone Star with the keyless start. I lost one of my key fobs and I am looking into getting a replacement. I have a few questions...
- Can I get a used key fob (say from eBay or a junkyard) and have it programmed? Or does it have to be a new key fob?
- Does anyone have experience with what a dealer and/or locksmith charges to program a key fob?
- I found this site that offers new and refurbished key fobs - https://www.carandtruckremotes.com/2019-dodge-ram-smart-remote-key-68291687ae-refurbished.html. Does anyone have experience buying from this site?

Thanks

 

[Jako]

Can not reprogram it is in the owner's manual. There is a thread on this topic. I don't have good luck with the search engine.

 

[Hallbag]

Check if you have the mopar extended warranty. The maxcare comes with 3 key fob replacements.

And I would double check with the re-programming because I believe you can. My original fob was stolen (long story) and to be extra safe I got a new fob plus reprogrammed the old one that I still had in my possession. FYI, if you’re afraid someone has your key, you actually need to replace all the physical locks which is expensive as hell. I didn’t go this route, just changed the programming.

 

[OldMarine]

Factory fob isn't cheap. Dealer threw in a second fob as part of my deal (used truck). The invoice in it, including the programming, was close to $700.

 

[Jako]

Programming new key fob

I lost one of my key fobs and went on eBay and bought one. I am now being told by the dealer that the keys cannot be reprogrammed to a different truck. Anyone know if this is correct or if there is a way to reset them . I figured I would have to pay to reprogram both keys but don't see why this...

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How many key fobs can you have.

Anyone know the max number of key fobs you can have? I am taking my 2020 Laramie in to get back window leak fixed and a second key fob. I was going to take the two I already have from my totaled 2019 Bighorn and see if the can program 4 total. Anyone have any experience in this area?

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New Key FOB

Good morning folks. I recently bought my 2019 Ram 1500 from Off Lease Only. Only 14K miles on it. The only problem it has is it came with one FOB. I see them on sell on ebay and facebook market place. So, what is the best way to buy a new FOB and what do I have to do to have it programmed and a...

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[Zogg44]

I have a 2019 Ram Lone Star with the keyless start. I lost one of my key fobs and I am looking into getting a replacement. I have a few questions...
- Can I get a used key fob (say from eBay or a junkyard) and have it programmed? Or does it have to be a new key fob?
- Does anyone have experience with what a dealer and/or locksmith charges to program a key fob?
- I found this site that offers new and refurbished key fobs - https://www.carandtruckremotes.com/2019-dodge-ram-smart-remote-key-68291687ae-refurbished.html. Does anyone have experience buying from this site?

Thanks

I bought my 2019 Limited used and it only had one key fob, and the dealer recommended carandtruckremotes.com (it was a non-Ram dealer). I bought a fob from them, and had it programmed by a mobile locksmith and it works like a champ. I use it every day. It was $139 plus tax/shipping, then $180 for the locksmith.

 

[packmanno1]

Thank you all for the responses, very helpful.

 

[packmanno1]

Can not reprogram it is in the owner's manual. There is a thread on this topic. I don't have good luck with the search engine.

I searched on 'key', 'fob', 'key fob' and no results. So I assumed there was not a thread. After seeing Jako's response below, I searched on 'keys' and 'fobs' and got results.

 

[Jako]

I searched on 'key', 'fob', 'key fob' and no results. So I assumed there was not a thread. After seeing Jako's response below, I searched on 'keys' and 'fobs' and got results.

Search doesn't work well for me either. I was able to go through posts that I had responded to. I've had better luck using google to find posts on the 5th gen forum than the forums search engine.