How to add remote start to 2017 Ram

[Jimmy07]

Thanks guys, is there a way to get part number without taking it back to dealer?

Yeah, it isn’t easy, though. It’s mounted to the wall behind the back seat towards the driver side. Can the snap on tool pick it up?

 

[hougie]

Yeah, it isn’t easy, though. It’s mounted to the wall behind the back seat towards the driver side. Can the snap on tool pick it up?

I can pick up some of the different BCM modules and get some part number but I didn't see rfh on anything that I thought was it.

 

[hougie]

Afternoon, I pulled the back seat and part # 68319677AC is what I have. I went and talked to tech today again. He believes it is my rke fobs. Apparently they have an rke tester and it mine don't emit a signal from remote start button. He said it took the remote start program in truck but they cannot see a signa from fobs. Any ideas?

 

[hougie]

Bump? @Jimmy07

 

[Jimmy07]

Afternoon, I pulled the back seat and part # 68319677AC is what I have. I went and talked to tech today again. He believes it is my rke fobs. Apparently they have an rke tester and it mine don't emit a signal from remote start button. He said it took the remote start program in truck but they cannot see a signa from fobs. Any ideas?

That’s the first I’ve heard of that before, although, there’s a member on cumminsforum that recently had the exact same issue. He never reported back. The hub is correct. All I can think is try a new fob. Here’s a known working programmable (with AlfaOBD, anyway) fob- https://www.amazon.com/KeylessOptio...ywords=ram+gq4-53t+fob&qid=1570645513&sr=8-15

Is this dealer going to charge you to bring a fob in to program? If so, you might as well buy the AlfaOBD software at this point.

 

[hougie]

That’s the first I’ve heard of that before, although, there’s a member on cumminsforum that recently had the exact same issue. He never reported back. The hub is correct. All I can think is try a new fob. Here’s a known working programmable (with AlfaOBD, anyway) fob- https://www.amazon.com/KeylessOptio...ywords=ram+gq4-53t+fob&qid=1570645513&sr=8-15

Is this dealer going to charge you to bring a fob in to program? If so, you might as well buy the AlfaOBD software at this point.

Yes, they said 50 dollars for programming two remotes. I looked at that fob but it says shipping to Canada at end of oct. hoping to find one on Amazon. ca as the shipping is was faster
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[RTom]

"Remote start cancelled hood open"

I installed the mopar remote start kit in my truck (2015 Tradesman 2500) last week. Took it to the dealership where the flashed it and programmed the keys.

We got the "remote start cancelled hood open" rejection whenever we tried to start it. They told me the hood latch was bad so I ordered a replacement. Replacement came in the mail today I installed it and still get the same rejection. I've gone through and inspected the harness from the latch, confirmed it is grounded and pinned correctly (pin 11). Is there something I'm missing or should check next? Losing my mind here...

 

[RTom]

"Remote start cancelled hood open"

I installed the mopar remote start kit in my truck (2015 Tradesman 2500) last week. Took it to the dealership where the flashed it and programmed the keys.

We got the "remote start cancelled hood open" rejection whenever we tried to start it. They told me the hood latch was bad so I ordered a replacement. Replacement came in the mail today I installed it and still get the same rejection. I've gone through and inspected the harness from the latch, confirmed it is grounded and pinned correctly (pin 11). Is there something I'm missing or should check next? Losing my mind here...

Just had a chance to re-read this thread and the alpha obd one and saw the (hopefull) fix. Will try tonight after work.

 

[RTom]

Well - went through with the alpha tool this morning and followed all the directions, let the truck sit for 30 minutes and still getting the hood open warning. Any other ideas???

 

[duunoit]

Not sure if it would give the same error, but I believe there are two settings in the BCM for different hood switch resistances. Any idea what your switch puts out and what your truck is expecting(BCM)?

 

[RTom]

Not sure if it would give the same error, but I believe there are two settings in the BCM for different hood switch resistances. Any idea what your switch puts out and what your truck is expecting(BCM)?

I tried it with both of the different resistances and no luck on either

 

[Jimmy07]

I tried it with both of the different resistances and no luck on either

Did you try jumping the 2 pins together at the hood latch connector?

 

[RTom]

Did you try jumping the 2 pins together at the hood latch connector?

I will try that when I get home from work today

 

[RTom]

Did you try jumping the 2 pins together at the hood latch connector?

Jumped the two pins at the latch and same error message. Even pulled the ply at pin 11 and checked to make sure it seated properly and appears to have done so

 

[RTom]

Thank you everyone for your help.

I just realized I’m an idiot and pulled out the wrong pin smh

I’ve got remote start now tho !!

 

[hougie]

I got Alfaobd on you guys advice. Also a new rke . I programed new fob and my remote start works great. Also reset RF hub when changing tire pressure and now my old fobs work. Ugg

 

[manny2308]

Hey all, what do I need to do to ground pin 11 at the Bcm? I already have the hub, antenna and remotes programmed. When I hit the remote start button twice, it locks the car and honks the horn. Just checked and I don’t have the connector next to the hood latch.

 

[1500ram12]

Hey all, what do I need to do to ground pin 11 at the Bcm? I already have the hub, antenna and remotes programmed. When I hit the remote start button twice, it locks the car and honks the horn. Just checked and I don’t have the connector next to the hood latch.

The cheapest way is to cut the wire or maybe use a t tap and find a good spot near by and ground it there. Problem is it's a pain to get to.


2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi Tradesman

 

[manny2308]

The cheapest way is to cut the wire or maybe use a t tap and find a good spot near by and ground it there. Problem is it's a pain to get to.


2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi Tradesman

So I pin a wire to pin 11, run it to ground and secure it to metal with a ring terminal?

 

[1500ram12]

So I pin a wire to pin 11, run it to ground and secure it to metal with a ring terminal?

Yes. The wire in pin 11 (pink w/purple strip I think) runs through the firewall and terminates under the fuse box. Trucks with factory remote starts will have the wire continue from there to the hood latch connector. When the hood is closed it makes the ground connection complete. When the hood is open is breaks that connection telling the truck the hood is open. By grounding pin 11 you are tricking the truck into thinking the hood is always closed.


2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi Tradesman