Ronald E Shelton
Member
The doors are NOT supposed to lock with FOB in truck . . . .ask me how I know that is more "fiction" than "reality"?There not in the truck. It won't lock with a fob inside.
Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.
The doors are NOT supposed to lock with FOB in truck . . . .ask me how I know that is more "fiction" than "reality"?There not in the truck. It won't lock with a fob inside.
You need to reread posts #3 & #5The doors are NOT supposed to lock with FOB in truck . . . .ask me how I know that is more "fiction" than "reality"?
X2 on this, exactly what mine does!!!There's more than one locking system available on Rams which is adding to the confusion. From the 2019 DT Owners Manual:
Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry Key Fob In Vehicle
To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a Passive Entry key fob inside your vehicle, the Passive Entry system is equipped with an automatic door unlock feature which will function if the ignition switch is in the OFF position. If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry key fobs. If one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fobs is detected inside the vehicle, and no other valid Passive Entry key fobs are detected outside the vehicle, the Passive Entry System automatically unlocks all vehicle doors and chirps the horn three times (on the third attempt ALL doors will lock and the Passive Entry key fob CAN BE locked in the vehicle).
Regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 3 June 2018. Now at 84654 miles
The truck will lock with keys inside if you manually push the lock down. I've done it. One suggestion is to go to Home Depot and make a spare key just so u can get in the truck. Saved me once.There not in the truck. It won't lock with a fob inside.
Ahh yes, the master key
There's more than one locking system available on Rams which is adding to the confusion. From the 2019 DT Owners Manual:
Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry Key Fob In Vehicle
To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a Passive Entry key fob inside your vehicle, the Passive Entry system is equipped with an automatic door unlock feature which will function if the ignition switch is in the OFF position. If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry key fobs. If one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fobs is detected inside the vehicle, and no other valid Passive Entry key fobs are detected outside the vehicle, the Passive Entry System automatically unlocks all vehicle doors and chirps the horn three times (on the third attempt ALL doors will lock and the Passive Entry key fob CAN BE locked in the vehicle).
Regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 3 June 2018. Now at 84654 miles
I also have one of those little crappy hammers in my trucks. My reason is in case I come upon a wreck and need to rescue people out of their vehicles. Had to do that many times when on the police reserve. Guess it's just a carryover thing.I have one of those little crappy hammers in the truck, don't know why? my 2014 will be tempered? I don't want to find out.
You are correct. I just did some testing.The truck will lock with keys inside if you manually push the lock down. I've done it. One suggestion is to go to Home Depot and make a spare key just so u can get in the truck. Saved me once.
Tonino
Thank you all for your responses. Some of you were correct. You can infact lock your fob in the center console. That’s where we found them after the locksmith opened the door.
My chihuahua locked me out of mine. He stepped on driver door **** switch. Key was on seat! Had to call my wife to bring spare key. You think my little guy could of at least pushed the lock button again. NOPE! He just sat in truck happy to see me. That little ********! 2015 RAM 1500. Non push button start. Lesson learned. I now keep door key in wallet.Hey all:
I went hiking this morning and at the end of the day I could not get back into my truck! The thing is, I got the truck to the trailhead, so I definitely had them then.
They might be in the camper, but we looked everywhere. They might be in the truck. (Can they be in the truck? Wouldn’t the doors open?)
I only brought the one key. What are my options?
Halp!!View attachment 514003
If you don't take the battery out of the FOB and park the truck for a week you will have a flat battery, especially in this area where it is cold. The live FOB does not allow the truck to go to sleep properly and draws enough power to make the truck not start. It also means that if someone breaks into the truck and hits the start button, truck will fire right up.I have a spare fob in a magnetic case attached to my frame. Also a spare fob at home. Yeah, they are expensive, but cheaper than a locksmith. And WAY cheaper than towing your truck to a dealership if you can’t locate the lost fob.
Thanks, I didn't know that.Zoe, did you know that the FOB you leave in or under the vehicle while your away from it, is constantly pinging the Rams Body Control Module ?
This could allow 2 things to happen
1) it could drain your battery, because the Pinging is Communicating
2) if you happen to be in an area where thieves are using that electronic device that catches signals, they could unlock your vehicle.
I could see leaving the FOB where it currently is, but i would remove the FOBs battery from the FOB
but i live in a large town, in the San Diego out skirts