Cost of extra key

[Kathleen]

Just got a 2007 Ram 1500. We only have one key, went to a dealership to get a second key. They want $220.00 for a second key. Seems ridiculous. Is there any way to get a second key for a more reasonable price?

 

[kad]

Try a local locksmith, they can usually do them for less.

-K

 

[corneileous]

Try here.

https://www.remotesremotes.com/Key-...tm?searching=Y&sort=5&cat=2956&show=30&page=1


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[HemiLonestar]

Getting the chipped key fob is the easy part, then you have to have someone program it to the vehicle.

 

[Ghostman]

Try here.

https://www.remotesremotes.com/Key-...tm?searching=Y&sort=5&cat=2956&show=30&page=1


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Thanks for the link. I've been wanting to get a secondary backup for mine. Looks like they have some good reviews as well. Definitely better than going to the stealership.

Has anyone else here used this company before?

 

[mboymopar]

I went to a locksmith $65.00

 

[corneileous]

Try a local locksmith, they can usually do them for less.

-K

I went to a locksmith $65.00

I’m assuming that since the OP said the dealer wanted $220 for a new key that he’s wanting a new fob key and not just a plain key so are these locksmiths y’all talking about carrying the whole replacement fob keys or just plain keys?




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[mboymopar]

I’m assuming that since the OP said the dealer wanted $220 for a new key that he’s wanting a new fob key and not just a plain key so are these locksmiths y’all talking about carrying the whole replacement fob keys or just plain keys?




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The locksmith I used, could do both key, & fobs in his van.
The fobs were not "Dodge" but it works fine.

 

[corneileous]

Getting the chipped key fob is the easy part, then you have to have someone program it to the vehicle.

According to this place, you don’t, but I found a YouTube video that says you need at least two programmed keys to add a third so I dunno. Either way, I’d say get the new key and try it. If it don’t program then maybe a dealer or locksmith will have to be involved.


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[HemiLonestar]

According to this place, you don’t, but I found a YouTube video that says you need at least two programmed keys to add a third so I dunno. Either way, I’d say get the new key and try it. If it don’t program then maybe a dealer or locksmith will have to be involved.


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It won't work unless there are two preexisting keys. Has to be someone with that level software (either Starscan or better or whatever certain locksmiths use nowadays).

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[corneileous]

It won't work unless there are two preexisting keys. Has to be someone with that level software (either Starscan or better or whatever certain locksmiths use nowadays).

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Hmm. I’m not arguing with ya since I never had to deal with this with my old 2008 because I bought it with 2 key fobs, and sold it with the same two key fobs, but I was also told pretty much the same thing from Mazda with my mom’s car. They said only they could program her other two keys but low and behold, I wasn’t following the directions I found online correctly and just here recently after her having her car for almost 4 years, she now has all three of her keys programmed to her car and it didn’t require a locksmith or a dealer.


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[kad]

I’m assuming that since the OP said the dealer wanted $220 for a new key that he’s wanting a new fob key and not just a plain key so are these locksmiths y’all talking about carrying the whole replacement fob keys or just plain keys?

As @mboymopar said, a good locksmith will be able to provide/program the entire thing. You'll need a real locksmith, not a hardware store with a key cutter. Around here some of the chain auto part stores (like AutoZone) also advertise that they can cut/program chip keys. I've not used one for that service so I can't comment on how effective they are at it. I never needed a replacement for my 2nd Gen and I have a 4th Gen, AlphaOBD and my truck's PIN # now so I programmed my own extra key when I decided I wanted a 3rd.

-K

 

[mboymopar]

As @mboymopar said, a good locksmith will be able to provide/program the entire thing. You'll need a real locksmith, not a hardware store with a key cutter. Around here some of the chain auto part stores (like AutoZone) also advertise that they can cut/program chip keys. I've not used one for that service so I can't comment on how effective they are at it. I never needed a replacement for my 2nd Gen and I have a 4th Gen, AlphaOBD and my truck's PIN # now so I programmed my own extra key when I decided I wanted a 3rd.

-K

I had one fob key, and the key inside the fob was not even cut so I could lock the Ram Box/tail gate.
They pulled up at work, I handed them the one fob key
made the deal on cost.
After work everything was done

 

[MarshRam]

I’m assuming that since the OP said the dealer wanted $220 for a new key that he’s wanting a new fob key and not just a plain key so are these locksmiths y’all talking about carrying the whole replacement fob keys or just plain keys?




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I went to a locksmith a little over a year ago. He had a drawer with at least 20 Ram fobs in it and he had just received the software to do the programming.

I had already purchased a fob on CL, but the locksmith programmed it for me and he also replaced the skin on my existing fob, all for about 60 bucks or so.

 

[Kathleen]

WOW, what a difference this makes. Dealer said they would have to reprogram the truck, and program the key.
I'm in the Metro Detroit area so I'll try AutoZone and O'Reilly first. Then I'll go to the online site if I have to.
Thanks!

 

[corneileous]

WOW, what a difference this makes. Dealer said they would have to reprogram the truck, and program the key.
I'm in the Metro Detroit area so I'll try AutoZone and O'Reilly first. Then I'll go to the online site if I have to.
Thanks!

I would just hit up the local locksmith. Maybe he’s got the stuff like them other guys suggested. I highly doubt those auto parts stores will have what you need.


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[Bigram07]

I have a 2007 also, if I buy new key and replace the guys in new key with guts from old key should be ok?

 

[wgreggking]

This maybe
https://myaccount.carandtruckremote...r=2007&searchmake=Dodge&searchmodel=RAM truck