FOB replacement, really?

Dondo · Jun 30, 2017

2015 Ram, Big Horn. I only have one FOB (with remote start) and one normal key. Wife asked for her own FOB so I called my dealer....$165 for the FOB and $99 to program it? Really? What are my options here? I was prepared for maybe $100 total, maybe $120 because things just seem to be more expensive here....but edging up on $300 including tax here (sales tax here is 10.1%) seems nuts to me.

Dondo

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Curlyp · Jun 30, 2017

Dondo said:
2015 Ram, Big Horn. I only have one FOB (with remote start) and one normal key. Wife asked for her own FOB so I called my dealer....$165 for the FOB and $99 to program it? Really? What are my options here? I was prepared for maybe $100 total, maybe $120 because things just seem to be more expensive here....but edging up on $300 including tax here (sales tax here is 10.1%) seems nuts to me.

Dondo

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That is ridiculously!

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mdifilippo · Jun 30, 2017

I've heard of some fobs going upwards of $500. I don't think you have many options, even if you bought a blank (I think you can get them off ebay) you'd still need to get it programmed which at that point they may turn around and up the programming costs.

Curlyp · Jun 30, 2017

mdifilippo said:
I've heard of some fobs going upwards of $500. I don't think you have many options, even if you bought a blank (I think you can get them off ebay) you'd still need to get it cut and programmed, all likely where the costs are.

Wow!

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mdifilippo · Jun 30, 2017

Take a look, these are non programmed non cut so you'd still need cut and programming from a dealer but these are for the 2015

https://ikeyless.com/vehicles/Dodge/Ram+Pickup+Truck/2015/

Dieselguy100 · Jun 30, 2017

I bought a ebay fob $15 and had it programed at my local small
Town dealer gor 52 bucks

Dondo · Jun 30, 2017

mdifilippo said:
Take a look, these are non programmed non cut so you'd still need cut and programming from a dealer but these are for the 2015

https://ikeyless.com/vehicles/Dodge/Ram+Pickup+Truck/2015/

Well, they want $250 on that site....so I guess when my dealer is offering is inline with what's normal.....it was $250 and included programming. Simple solution is my wife doesn't get to drive my truck. [emoji3]

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mdifilippo · Jun 30, 2017

It's funny that the fob for the push button model is significantly cheaper. I'm sure you can look around on ebay and find something cheaper but hey if its dealer done it'll be warrantied probably and you don't have to deal with them trying to pull one over on programming it.

Pull Ya · Jun 30, 2017

It's almost cheaper to get a new wife that doesn't want her own FOB than it is to buy a new FOB and have it programed. :naughty:

Jay

TRCM · Jun 30, 2017

did you buy it new ?? You should have gotten 2 key fobs if so......otherwise, someone out there has a key to your truck.......

stimpy433 · Jun 30, 2017

Find a local locksmith that has them and you will save a lot of cash. My dealer wanted $250 for the fob and another $70 to program it. I paid $100 from the locksmith for the fob, programming, and to cut the door key.

ColdCase · Jul 1, 2017

Some used car dealers can also sell you a FOB at a reduced price. Dealers typically only want to program FOBs they sell because they don't want to deal with inconsistent quality.

MarshRam · Jul 1, 2017

stimpy433 said:
Find a local locksmith that has them and you will save a lot of cash. My dealer wanted $250 for the fob and another $70 to program it. I paid $100 from the locksmith for the fob, programming, and to cut the door key.

Agree, buy elsewhere on the net and then have a locksmith program it. I have the same issue, 1 fob. Just got lucky and got a new one off CL for 10 bucks. Haven't had it programmed yet, but figure a locksmith will be $50 to $100.

bryan28 · Jul 2, 2017

I bought a 3rd fob for my 17 a couple months ago from carandtruckremotes.com for $90 and the dealer programmed it and cut the key for another $90. The fob is the exact one thag came with the truck.

VA10 · Jul 6, 2017

IMHO any FOB w/ programming from the dealer that costs under $400 is shockingly low. I hear of people paying $500+ for basic key FOBs.

SitKneelBend · Jul 6, 2017

It's at this time you should consider getting an OEM remote start kit. I believe it comes with two FOBs and I think the dealers install/pairing price is lower.

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SoCal Bomber · Jul 7, 2017

I agree, my truck is a 2016 and i got two FOB's from the dealer when i bought it from them. May want to question the dealer, wtf????

DRkNESS · Jul 7, 2017

Eons ago mine also came with (2) key fobs when I purchased it new.

F.O.F

jschwanke84 · Jul 7, 2017

That is how it goes if you want OEM. They aren't cheap.

Silent425 · Jul 8, 2017

Dondo said:
2015 Ram, Big Horn. I only have one FOB (with remote start) and one normal key. Wife asked for her own FOB so I called my dealer....$165 for the FOB and $99 to program it? Really? What are my options here? I was prepared for maybe $100 total, maybe $120 because things just seem to be more expensive here....but edging up on $300 including tax here (sales tax here is 10.1%) seems nuts to me.

Dondo

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Yeah its pretty ridiculous! Some of the not to old ones you can just do yourself! I did it for the wifes 09 Buick Enclave! I looked awhile back for my truck though and I found them for around $65 on Ebay! Dealer is where you get screwed

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