Key fob not working (got washed)

[iupui1299]

A while back I accidentally left my key fob in my pants and They got washed. Dried key fob out but will no longer work. Even tried new battery and no luck. I see used ones on eBay for fairly cheap. If I buy one from there can I program it to my truck myself? Thanks for any tips!

 

[Jako]

A while back I accidentally left my key fob in my pants and They got washed. Dried key fob out but will no longer work. Even tried new battery and no luck. I see used ones on eBay for fairly cheap. If I buy one from there can I program it to my truck myself? Thanks for any tips!

If you are talking about reprogramming a key fob the answer is no. It is in the owner's manual that a key fob can not be reprogrammed. I am not knowledgeable on programming a new key fob.

 

[iupui1299]

If you are talking about reprogramming a key fob the answer is no. It is in the owner's manual that a key fob can not be reprogrammed. I am not knowledgeable on programming a new key fob.

If that’s the case then buying a used key fob wouldn’t work for me. I’ll have to look for a new one. Just wondering if I could program that keyfob to my truck or if I would need to pay a dealer to do it?

 

[McBroom]

Put new battery in it? May have to take it apart and dry the chip board.

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[iupui1299]

Put new battery in it? May have to take it apart and dry the chip board.

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Tried a new battery, no go unfortunately. It’s been dry for a long time, will have to replace it.

 

[Jako]

Tried a new battery, no go unfortunately. It’s been dry for a long time, will have to replace it.

I believe people have put their cell phnes in a bag of rice to dry out. Never tried it but a you tube or google search for a cell phone may give you some ideas. Best of luck. There are also non OEM fobs, no idea of what is available for Ram or price range.

 

[RedSox10NG]

What did you wind up doing?

My used 2019 only came with one fob, I would like to buy and program a 2nd fob somehow.

Thanks!

 

[HAL9001]

To protect your key fob from water damage, try one of these.



I accidentally washed the fob to my previous car with this type of cover on and there was no damage.

 

[tyromeo55]

I’ve never actually done it but I’ve heard the following

only new virgin keys are meant to be programmed
Use keys would need to be unlocked. I saw an eBay seller offering the service.

programming by one of three ways... dealer
Alphaobd possibly but must get 4 digit pin from dealer
Dedicated token type programmer like Autel

hope that helps

t-

 

[Jako]

I’ve never actually done it but I’ve heard the following

only new virgin keys are meant to be programmed
Use keys would need to be unlocked. I saw an eBay seller offering the service.

programming by one of three ways... dealer
Alphaobd possibly but must get 4 digit pin from dealer
Dedicated token type programmer like Autel

hope that helps

t-

2019 owner's manual states a FOB can not be reprogrammed. But it has also been said that passive entry could not be done.

 

[tyromeo55]

2019 owner's manual states a FOB can not be reprogrammed. But it has also been said that passive entry could not be done.

Yep. Like I originally said. it can only be reused if it has been "unlocked". There are people out there soliciting the service for about $20.