AlfaOBD

[WilliamS]

There are a few videos on YouTube of people unlocking fobs with some locksmith type devices. Probably cheaper and easier to just play "does my cheap new fob work" roulette.

Buy them on Amazon, then its free to return.

 

[chrisbh17]

Bought one from Amazon (Jimmy's link) and one from Ebay. Ebay one wont program, but buyer protection lets you return it as defective, return shipping is on the seller's dime at that point.

I might try to program it one more time but am not hopeful.

 

[mtnrider]

Bought one from Amazon (Jimmy's link)

Do you have Jimmy's link handy? I remember seeing it but have been scrolling back page by page and haven't found it yet. This thread is so out of hand and the search function kind of sucks it's difficult to find any thing that is buried in here.

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[chrisbh17]

Do you have Jimmy's link handy? I remember seeing it but have been scrolling back page by page and haven't found it yet. This thread is so out of hand and the search function kind of sucks it's difficult to find any thing that is buried in here.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07D...F8&qid=1548046339&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65

 

[mtnrider]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07D...F8&qid=1548046339&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65

Thanks.

That one is not the style I have, darn. I know there was a link to the one I have here somewhere (proven to work), I'll keep searching


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[chrisbh17]

Thanks.

That one is not the style I have, darn. I know there was a link to the one I have here somewhere (proven to work), I'll keep searching


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I think the same seller has the other fob type too.

 

[Jimmy07]

Thanks.

That one is not the style I have, darn. I know there was a link to the one I have here somewhere (proven to work), I'll keep searching


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I know this regular fob works: https://www.amazon.com/KeylessOption-Keyless-Entry-Remote-GQ4-53T/dp/B07D919D9Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=KeylessOption+Keyless+Entry+Remote+Car+Key+Fob+Alarm+for+Ram+1500,+2500,+3500+GQ4-53T&qid=1550593945&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull

 

[chrisbh17]

Damn these fobs are cheap if you can program them yourself

 

[fraleywp]

Some of the Fobs are aftermarket. I wanted OEM, if you do as well, make sure the back piece has the Ram logo. There are some OEM housings with refurbished internals out there also.

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[chrisbh17]

Yeah at some point I might suck it up and buy 1 actual OEM fob and make that my primary.

As far as whats on the back of it, I kinda like it blank....it at least would make it a tiny bit harder for someone to find your vehicle if they get a hold of the fob.

 

[likes2build]

I don't know if I got lucky or not on these. The ad listed them as aftermarket but what I received was OEM with the RAM logo on the back. They looked brand new and programed in seconds on the first try. I differentiate OEM from aftermarket fobs by the OEM having the logo and a small phillips screw under the key that holds the case halves together and the aftermarket fobs don't seem to have the screw or logo.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/PAIR-New-R...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[WTM75]

I don't know if I got lucky or not on these. The ad listed them as aftermarket but what I received was OEM with the RAM logo on the back. They looked brand new and programed in seconds on the first try. I differentiate OEM from aftermarket fobs by the OEM having the logo and a small phillips screw under the key that holds the case halves together and the aftermarket fobs don't seem to have the screw or logo.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/PAIR-New-Replacement-Fobik-Keyless-Entry-For-Ram-4-Button-Fobik-Remote-GQ4-53T/113511815505?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

My original does not have any screws holding the halves together. There is a small screw under the key but it is not holding the halves together, it actually faces down, parallel with the blade of the key.

 

[kad]

My original does not have any screws holding the halves together. There is a small screw under the key but it is not holding the halves together, it actually faces down, parallel with the blade of the key.

On mine that screw goes into a tab that is part of the other half of the case, so it does hold the two halves together.

-K

 

[Ghost_RAM]

Since we were on the discussion of fobs. Got the new hub installed and key on center console. Here is what I get with a new oem fob.




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[likes2build]

My original does not have any screws holding the halves together. There is a small screw under the key but it is not holding the halves together, it actually faces down, parallel with the blade of the key.

That is the screw I'm referring to.

 

[fearroyo]

Since we were on the discussion of fobs. Got the new hub installed and key on center console. Here is what I get with a new oem fob.




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I had the same issues programming. Cleared all codes and closed everything, then tried again and it worked. Took a few tries.

 

[WTM75]

On mine that screw goes into a tab that is part of the other half of the case, so it does hold the two halves together.

-K

I might of broke my then...lol. When I swapped out the pad for remote start I just pulled apart, it was not difficult at all. Didn’t even notice that screw until it came up on this post.

 

[Ghost_RAM]

I had the same issues programming. Cleared all codes and closed everything, then tried again and it worked. Took a few tries.

So after several tries of force closing Alfa and going through the process again I gave up. This was only on 1 of the 2 OEM fobs I got. I was a little hesitant on trying the other because I wasn't sure it it was something wrong with Alfa. Walked away, came back and tried the 2nd fob and it worked after the second try.

I'm assuming the first fob is either locked or there is something wrong with it. I will give it a try again later before contacting the seller.

 

[Gibbs]

Has anybody successfully changed engine hours with Alfa? I know it was discussed at one point, but not sure if somebody has actually done it. I've read the premium cluster upgrade thread and finally talked myself into one.

I have an ecodiesel cluster on the way and I'm debating whether to send it to United radio, who can only do mileage for $85, then attempt to change the engine hours myself...

...Or bite the bullet and send it to cluster surgeon to do both for $150.

My main concern is somehow screwing up an expensive cluster. I'm sure Alfa won't corrupt anything, but don't underestimate my ability to break things.

 

[jawzs2]

Tried hitting unlock, holding on the third press... nothing.

And I can't find Global Down in the app. I tried looking under..
Car model: Ram 1500 (DS/DX)
Function: Driver Door
Control Unit: Front Left Door Module (DDM) MY2010-12 Non-PowerNet

Car model: Ram 1500 (DS/DX)
Function: Passenger Door
Control Unit: Front Right Door Module (DDM) MY2010-12 Non-PowerNet

.. no Global Down option.

And, since I had to use car model Ram 2500 (DJ/DR) to enable my DRLs, I tried the above parameters using the Ram 2500 as well.. still no luck.

Would you happen to know the exact path to what you were referring to?

On mine and my sons 2012, it's the second press, not third. Hit it once, hit and hold the second time.

I'll look at his this weekend with ALfaOBD when he comes over and see if I can get you the correct path, if it exists on our years.

Haven't forgot about this, they asked my son to work this weekend and he grabbed the OT, I'll try again this weekend