Key fob programming

[dports70]

Cross Referenced.
I find post #3 interesting, add a couple of buttons and new cover to upgrade the your remote functions.

How difficult is it to solder in those buttons? What tools and skill level?

New cover for the remote is not that difficult and my replacement cost less than $14.

D

Post in thread 'Remote Tailgate Button'

Aug 26, 2025

The points are on the BH remote all you have to do is solder the momentary switches in place, here a pic of the board
T/g tailgate, r/s remote start.

These switch will work I'll be soldiering in the 3x3.5x2 tomorrow
Amazon.com

Also order this case
Keyecu Replacement Remote Car Key... Amazon.com

• dports70

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the buttons are

Cross Referenced.
I find post #3 interesting, add a couple of buttons and new cover to upgrade the your remote functions.

How difficult is it to solder in those buttons? What tools and skill level?

New cover for the remote is not that difficult and my replacement cost less than $14.

D

Post in thread 'Remote Tailgate Button'

Aug 26, 2025

The points are on the BH remote all you have to do is solder the momentary switches in place, here a pic of the board
T/g tailgate, r/s remote start.

These switch will work I'll be soldiering in the 3x3.5x2 tomorrow
Amazon.com

Also order this case
Keyecu Replacement Remote Car Key... Amazon.com

• dports70

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Here's a prospective on how smalls the buttons are. They measure 3mm x 3mm or 1/8 x 1/8. For me it's fairly easy to solider them, I use to fix circuit board traces. Not for the average user, as the point are smaller then most over the counter iron tips.

I soldiered the buttons on my remote and the remote start nor tailgate light didn't flash when I pushed them. iall other buttons still work fine.
i also but a button on the center location of another remote that i have for the truck with 4 button remotes, with same results.
Don't have tools to connect to truck yet, so I don't have remote start turned on yet. just doing what I can as I can. I also have new fobs on the way to compare.

 

[Jako]

January 2023 I was quoted by a local "Payless Car Keys Corp" (paylesscarkeys.com) $350 for a Ram Key FOB.

Now $250 with certain requirements:
"Service includes AFTERMARKET smart key, programming service and mechanical service key and cutting service
Price is promotional and require prepayment from our website
If no keys at all or vehicle has issues price may vary
After payment is made, you must bring the car with all existing keys and proof of the purchase to our store
Dodge RAM 1500 2019+ smart key programming service | PAYLESS CAR KEYS CORP."
Note: No guarantee for me since I supplied the FOBS,

I also approached a key programmer outside my local Costco that would do my 2 ebay FOBS for $250 cash. So the cost with my 2 FOBS would be about $330. Again no guarantee as I supplied the FOBS.

My third option was via Ace Hardware and a buddy who works there after retiring to keep busy. He has done some FOBS but not the Ram and did not have the SGW bypass cable. I probably could have pursued this option if I chose to.

Held off and followed the progress and stories on this forum and made the necessary purchases and "reading comprehension".
OBDLink MX+ $159.66 Amazon
SGW bypass $17.27 Amazon
FOB $41.07 ebay
FOB $36.07 ebay
JScan app $27.21
2 keys cut $20.00 local locksmith

For a total of $301.28 (includes taxes)

THE INSTALL
The installation of the SGW bypass cable went pretty well, for a rookie. Took a little trial and error relying more on feel than visual to find the release clips.

Installed the OBDLink MX+ to the SGW bypass cable, connection all good and hit the pair button to link up with my phone.

Downloaded the Jscan app to my phone, paid the fee for 1 subscription and it became "All Systems Go" for programming the Key FOBS.

Getting the 5 digit pin went well. The next step I got side tracked a little bit with the on screen directions vs Jimmy 07's directions, despite having written them down and making note. What can I say - it was the last step.
Not bad for an analog guy living in the digital world.

The 2 FOBS and keys cut cost less than $100, (OBD Mx+, SGW bypass and Jscan a little over $200) and now I have additional abilities to read/clear codes and make some other adjustments if I so desire.

And hopefully saved and maybe even developed some new brain synapsis.

Thanks Jimmy 07

 

[Brutal_HO]

January 2023 I was quoted by a local "Payless Car Keys Corp" (paylesscarkeys.com) $350 for a Ram Key FOB.

Now $250 with certain requirements:
"Service includes AFTERMARKET smart key, programming service and mechanical service key and cutting service
Price is promotional and require prepayment from our website
If no keys at all or vehicle has issues price may vary
After payment is made, you must bring the car with all existing keys and proof of the purchase to our store
Dodge RAM 1500 2019+ smart key programming service | PAYLESS CAR KEYS CORP."
Note: No guarantee for me since I supplied the FOBS,

I also approached a key programmer outside my local Costco that would do my 2 ebay FOBS for $250 cash. So the cost with my 2 FOBS would be about $330. Again no guarantee as I supplied the FOBS.

My third option was via Ace Hardware and a buddy who works there after retiring to keep busy. He has done some FOBS but not the Ram and did not have the SGW bypass cable. I probably could have pursued this option if I chose to.

Held off and followed the progress and stories on this forum and made the necessary purchases and "reading comprehension".
OBDLink MX+ $159.66 Amazon
SGW bypass $17.27 Amazon
FOB $41.07 ebay
FOB $36.07 ebay
JScan app $27.21
2 keys cut $20.00 local locksmith

For a total of $301.28 (includes taxes)

THE INSTALL
The installation of the SGW bypass cable went pretty well, for a rookie. Took a little trial and error relying more on feel than visual to find the release clips.

Installed the OBDLink MX+ to the SGW bypass cable, connection all good and hit the pair button to link up with my phone.

Downloaded the Jscan app to my phone, paid the fee for 1 subscription and it became "All Systems Go" for programming the Key FOBS.

Getting the 5 digit pin went well. The next step I got side tracked a little bit with the on screen directions vs Jimmy 07's directions, despite having written them down and making note. What can I say - it was the last step.
Not bad for an analog guy living in the digital world.

The 2 FOBS and keys cut cost less than $100, (OBD Mx+, SGW bypass and Jscan a little over $200) and now I have additional abilities to read/clear codes and make some other adjustments if I so desire.

And hopefully saved and maybe even developed some new brain synapsis.

Thanks Jimmy 07

Well done, but you could have saved $100 by getting the vGate vLinker MC+ we've all been recommending for like over a year or so now.

 

[Jako]

Well done, but you could have saved $100 by getting the vGate vLinker MC+ we've all been recommending for like over a year or so now.

Thanks, ordered June 10th, 2024 via Amazon. Lot of info on the topic over the years. The 3 sons absorb those costs in their inheritance. I'm sure other members will pick up on the info and appreciate the savings.

 

[Jako]

Thanks, ordered June 10th, 2024 via Amazon. Lot of info on the topic over the years. The 3 sons absorb those costs in their inheritance. I'm sure other members will pick up on the info and appreciate the savings.

For those considering a purchase, some links and info.

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