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- 2021 Limited Longhorn CTD HO DRW 4x4
- Engine
- Cummins 6.7L HO
Bought my 2010 used, back in 2015. Its Fobs were always finicky and required multiple presses, even after new batteries, and sometimes just inches from the truck. So after 3 months of ownership, I decided to have new Fobs made. Same problem, range sucked and it took multiple clicks to eventually open the lock. Sometimes, I just simply used the key because I was already at the door.
Fast foward a couple years, I recently installed an aftermarket remote keyless entry/start. This thing is awesome, and worked flawlessly (from 1/4 mile away)... until yesterday. In troubleshooting, I removed the unit and restored the truck to factory setup. Now, no matter how many clicks from either fob (and new batteries) remote keyless is not working.
I did some research and found that the 2009-2012 are notorious for bad Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) modules. What I do not know for certain is whether replacing (at dealer or aftermarket) the WIN module is actually going to fix the problem.
I have no problem at all with key in the ignition, the WIN module is good to go there.
Anyone else experience this? I see there was a TSB on these modules (gen1 and gen 2) but no factory recall. I have no warranty, so I am doing my best to get this done on the cheap -- and it ****** me off that I have to get a dealer or someone to program something.
Fast foward a couple years, I recently installed an aftermarket remote keyless entry/start. This thing is awesome, and worked flawlessly (from 1/4 mile away)... until yesterday. In troubleshooting, I removed the unit and restored the truck to factory setup. Now, no matter how many clicks from either fob (and new batteries) remote keyless is not working.
I did some research and found that the 2009-2012 are notorious for bad Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) modules. What I do not know for certain is whether replacing (at dealer or aftermarket) the WIN module is actually going to fix the problem.
I have no problem at all with key in the ignition, the WIN module is good to go there.
Anyone else experience this? I see there was a TSB on these modules (gen1 and gen 2) but no factory recall. I have no warranty, so I am doing my best to get this done on the cheap -- and it ****** me off that I have to get a dealer or someone to program something.