2019-2024 1500 DT 6 lug DIY Fob Programing, About $125. It works. Tested.

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etbrown4

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I've tried several fob programming solutions, but this one actually works. I retrieved the 5 digit pin and programmed on 2nd try.

Bits and pieces have been posted before on this forum and on other forums, but here it is in one place.

Caution: if you try ANYTHING different, this may not work. If you use these exact components it will. Ex: Do not try an Amazon fob, or Alpha Obd, etc. unless you want to risk errors. (not saying other combinations won't work)

From Jimmy07
This is the cheapest way to get a new remote for your truck and do it all yourself:

- ebay Fob:

- JScan OBD app $30 per vin. You download. (alfaobd can not program a fob for your truck)

- vlinker fd+ OBD interface:

- Security gateway bypass cable:

I found the hardest part was locating the two factory cables above your left knee under the dash you connect to. There is a video for locating these, also by jimmy07.

You program from your phone using the $30 jscan app.

When you do the programing you leave your old fobs far away. You leave ignition off. 4 ways on. When prompted, you do not press unlock, but you do depress the ignition start/stop on the dash with the actual new fob. Bingo it's programmed.

More detailed step by steps are available.

This is the holy grail of Ram fob programming! Really. (not saying that other devices won't work too)
 
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You should mention in your post that this is for Trucks with 5 Pin.

AlphaOBD works fine for Trucks with 4 Pin.
 

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Amazing if this works as described.
So there's no need for the dealer or a locksmith?
 
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This works perfectly on 19-24 1500 DT. No idea about heavy duty 2500s.

I know several on this forum have done it successfully and a half dozen over on 5th gen rams have as well, all in the last month.

No dealer parts department needed and no locksmith! Programming is so fast it surprised me.
 

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New to forum. Etbrown4, sounds like a great solution for programming a new fob. What is and where do I get a “5 digit pin”. Obviously not the 4 digit radio pin I assume. Also when you say "4 ways on" I'm guessing you mean the 4 way emergency flashers. I'm not the brightest guy around so how can I get the "more detailed step by steps are available"?
Thanks a lot in advance. BTW my truck is a 2021 1500 DT with keyless entry and start.
 
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Jimmy07 figured out this solution and did the writeup, so I am just passing it on as a happy user. 5th gen 1500 Rams all use a 5 pin code. Following the steps, that code will be generated. Yes that's 4way flashers.
If you have more questions pm Jimmy07, or maybe he'll follow this thread.
Good luck.
 
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