Silly question, can your program a replacement key fob by yourself or is a locksmith/ dealer required?
If so, what is the typical cost?
If so, what is the typical cost?
Replacement Key Fob programming
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Dont know the year of your truck but some good locksmiths can do the reprogramming.
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It can be done yourself with AlfaOBD, there's a pretty comprehensive thread in the 4th gen DIY section, and several posts on guys that have done it.
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My truck is a 2014 RAM 1500 Longhorn Crew Cab
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True but unless the OP already has a working AlfaOBD setup it's more cost effective to just pay a competent locksmith. A few years ago before I had AlfaOBD I had a key cut and programmed for a JK Wrangler for something like $70.
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Last week, i had a FOB that shorted out
I drove to a local locksmith & 30 minutes later i drove away with a New Programmed FOB & a New Valet key that had been cut
I was charged $149.95
I asked them what they would charge if i brought in a Brand New FOB that i had purchased online.
They said that the FOB could be programmed for $49.95
If that locksmith would have charged a higher price, i would have tried ACE Hardware.
I was at Tractor Supply today, but no one was at the Key Cutting counter.
So i just bought some T-shirts , a jug of DEF & some Root Beer Barrels & Lemon Drops
I drove to a local locksmith & 30 minutes later i drove away with a New Programmed FOB & a New Valet key that had been cut
I was charged $149.95
I asked them what they would charge if i brought in a Brand New FOB that i had purchased online.
They said that the FOB could be programmed for $49.95
If that locksmith would have charged a higher price, i would have tried ACE Hardware.
I was at Tractor Supply today, but no one was at the Key Cutting counter.
So i just bought some T-shirts , a jug of DEF & some Root Beer Barrels & Lemon Drops
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I spent about $115 on alfaOBD and and OBD2 MX Bluetooth dongle, and have since, programmed 2 new key fobs, re-enabled All-secure, Re-enabled security, set express windows down form the key fob and reprogrammed my tire size.
Only additional cost was $20 to have the locksmith cut the two new valet keys for the new fobiks.
Dealer visits for each setting would have cost a lot more.
Only additional cost was $20 to have the locksmith cut the two new valet keys for the new fobiks.
Dealer visits for each setting would have cost a lot more.
I would like to think so, but no. TRX and TRX4 were suspension and off road packages starting in 2005 or 2006 3rd generation Rams. Continued into early 4th generation like mine then stopped.
My truck, Basic Optioned TRX4 with a 4.7 isn't anywhere close to the modern TRX performance package.
That said, I really love my truck too!! Thank You
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What’s a valet key?
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Inside of your FOB, there is a door key
the door key is called a Valet Key
the door key is called a Valet Key
1SloRam
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I knew it was there.
Never knew that’s what it is called.
Have one for my Cadillac as well.
Thanks dude!
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I am not sure if this thread is still active, but here goes…I am new to Alfa. I bought 2 new key fobs and I plan to program them. The question I have is, the Valet key…should I have it cut so it can open the door manually (like olden days). Or should they be left as uncut?
Thanks
Thanks
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Kind of useless uncut. Lowes cut my last one for 3 bucks. They will also make you extras to hide in a mag box for 3 bucks each and they have the blanks. Let us know how it goes programing the FOB. I have been thinking about getting another FOB and doing the same thing since I now have Alphaobd.
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I agree it does seem useless. All of the videos I have seen showing the pairing of the fob to truck leave them in the plastic which to me indicates uncut. So just seeing if someone out there that has done this can confirm to cut the key before pairing.
I will post after I pair it. Thanks for the reply
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I did not get that as the question from your first post. Cutting the key before or after pairing makes no difference as it has nothing to do with the electronics. It is strictly a manual bypass in case your FOB goes dead. It is also the easiest thing to use to open the FOB and remove the old battery when replacing batteries.
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It literally takes like 30 seconds to program a fob with alpha obd.i was amazed I added the remote start kit which came with two new fobs i could have just switched the pads but programmed the others anyway.when I traded they ask if I had two keys I said I have 4.just gave them the two remote start ones.
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