Programming keys

[Cbty2050]

What part did you actually replace? Sometimes we call a part something it's not, I'm not sure a WCM is used on the DT ram...

 

[vincentw56]

all right guys this is where I’m at they came they left and I’m still without a truck … they said it’s the wireless control module that is basically not programmed to the truck what’s that about ? They left me some codes I’m about to take a loss and get it towed to the dealer ship I’m over it

Isn't that the whole thing? You said originally you replaced the module, so why are you surprised? The module is a security feature which is what the FOB communicates with. So, yes, it needs to be programmed to the truck.

 

[Darksteel165]

I just replaced the wireless control module on my 2019 ram 1500 Lonestar how do I go about programming my keys to the truck again ???

The module is a security feature which is what the FOB communicates with. So, yes, it needs to be programmed to the truck.

/popcorn

 

[1791]

just like you can access the truck with a key if the door is locked with a dead battery IMO there should be a way to start it with a key, but apparently RAM didn't see it that way. i'm beating a dead horse.....

 

[vincentw56]

just like you can access the truck with a key if the door is locked with a dead battery IMO there should be a way to start it with a key, but apparently RAM didn't see it that way. i'm beating a dead horse.....

Welcome to the future.

 

[Cbty2050]

just like you can access the truck with a key if the door is locked with a dead battery IMO there should be a way to start it with a key, but apparently RAM didn't see it that way. i'm beating a dead horse.....

Wouldn't make a difference if what needs to read the key to start isn't programmed or working. Vehicles have had security keys for well over 20 years.

 

[vincentw56]

Wouldn't make a difference if what needs to read the key to start isn't programmed or working. Vehicles have had security keys for well over 20 years.

I'm old enough to remember the first keys with those little chips embedded in the metal and exposed in the keys. GM I think.

 

[skyhawk42]

The rf hub does need to be programmed to the truck from what I’m told, you can’t just swap it out. After that you program the fobs. If we could just swap them out it would make it much simpler for those with the water intrusion issues.

 

[1791]

I'm old enough to remember the first keys with those little chips embedded in the metal and exposed in the keys. GM I think.

in a former life i was a Cadillac tech. vats = vehicle anti theft system. they used 20 deferent resistors actually good for the era. gm still used that till the 2000's and had the chip built inside the key more like a transponder. when you do a LS swap ya program that feature out. ahh the good old days. with the price of trucks as high as they are i get why we are at this point. a thief will always find a way but making it as hard for them a possible is a thing.

 

[Trippi]

I'm old enough to remember the first keys with those little chips embedded in the metal and exposed in the keys. GM I think.

and the car needed 2 keys...one for ignition and one for the locks...good times