2015 1500 Express cant add part?

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GapperGus

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I recently became an owner of a new to me 15’ Ram 1500, it came with a transponder key and that’s it. I called a dodge dealership close to me to ask if I could have a keyfob added which they said yes it would be around 300 dollars. So I asked if I could get remote start added and they said it’s not possible. It’s missing a part that can’t be added from the factory. He wouldn’t specify what’s missing just that they couldn’t. Anyone have any clue what’s stopping me from Remote start?
 

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I recently became an owner of a new to me 15’ Ram 1500, it came with a transponder key and that’s it. I called a dodge dealership close to me to ask if I could have a keyfob added which they said yes it would be around 300 dollars. So I asked if I could get remote start added and they said it’s not possible. It’s missing a part that can’t be added from the factory. He wouldn’t specify what’s missing just that they couldn’t. Anyone have any clue what’s stopping me from Remote start?

It might be a bit more challenging to add an OEM remote start than an aftermarket solution but here's a thread to read on the topic.

The search icon in the upper right corner can assist you in finding lots of great info on this site.


You may find it cheaper and easier to go with an aftermarket alarm/remote start from Viper or a similar company.

I've used Viper for several previous vehicles including both cars and trucks.


And, welcome.gif to Ram Forum.:cool:

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If your expectation is that you can buy a different key and "unlock" hardware features that were not installed at the factory, you're gonna have a bad time.
 

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Viper or Compustar.

I went with the Compustar T12 system with the added on Drone and Immobilizer, too.
 
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If your expectation is that you can buy a different key and "unlock" hardware features that were not installed at the factory, you're gonna have a bad time.
It’s not that I want to “unlock”hardware. I’d like to know what’s stopping me from having a working key fob. I know they all share the same wiring harness so if there’s something, like the RF hub, or the RKE system not installed. I can see if there’s a work around or if I’m up ***** creek without a paddle. But being told it’s missing a part and not saying what part just felt condescending.
 

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Get w this guy on Facebook for remote start

 

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You can have an aftermarket remote start added. The 2012 Ram I traded on my current 2019 had it added by a previous owner. Was nice in winter when I was still making the commute to the office at 6am.
 

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GabberGus ..

I think this is what you are trying to do ................


also there is a company that makes a wiring kit, that you add to your Rams wiring & it gives a Tradesman or Express Ram owner Remote Start.

It does not mention Remote Door Control though
 

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Here is your Remote Start kit for your Ram, from 12 Volt Solutions


or
 

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I know they all share the same wiring harness so if there’s something, like the RF hub, or the RKE system not installed.
Let's give Benny a shout @AllMoparParts.com Or drop a post down in the All Mopar Parts vendor section to help finding the OEM remote start kit that you should be able to add. You'll need AlfaOBD to enable it (or a trip to the dealership).
 
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