Some locksmiths get batches of Key Fobs that are perfectly fine and new never used, except the smaller key for truck portion is whack. These are usually about 25 bucks off of ebay and are great. I got mine from some guy named pauls locks or something like that in NY or NJ can't remember exactly. But the real cool thing is to get one of these keys (See Below) The cool thing about these keys are that they work in the ignition and the tailgate and the door lock, plus they are dirt cheap.
If your locksmith is like mine, he wont charge you for additional keys to be programmed, you just have to buy the key from them. The only downside is that the transponder key wont remote open your truck obviously. However, the reason it is great to have is because if for some reason your key fob wont start your ignition (stuff happens yeah?), then your transponder key will. You can carry both on your key chain because the transponder key is much smaller, and it eliminates the need for the tailgate key dodge gives you. So if you get a Key Fob made, it is kind of silly not to spend another 40 bucks or so to get the transponder key too. Now I have 4 keys that will start my ignition, 3 fobs and 1 transponder key. Hope it was helpful.
Quietpeen, I had to go to 3 locksmiths until I found the one that had the computer. Not everyone will be able to, but I would say at least 50% of them will. Most national chain locksmiths should for sure.
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