No physical key?

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TheKenster

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Hi all.
Just wondering, did you guys get a physical key to unlock your doors?
Because I did not. All I got was 2 key fobs. I've been wondering how I would ever unlock my doors if I ever locked the fob in the truck and I just realized today that I have no key.
Thanks for your input

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There is a button and a key pops out of the FOB. It's amazing how many salespersons forget to show the customer.
Oh wow, LOL. I feel so stupid! Thank you for pointing this out. I would've never known!

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Don't feel bad as we've all been there on something with these new trucks. These Rams are nothing like buying a 1969 Impala or 1971 Plymouth Fury when I was younger. I can remember grabbing the keys and flying down the road while never looking at the owners manual. In fact, the Chilton's was my best friend simply for doing my own maintenance but the owners manual was never read. Today, these new vehicles have technology and ingenuity (including the keyfob key) which require reading the owners manual - if you want to get the full ownership experience.
 

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I got the 2 key fobs, but also got 2 regular keys. Like others said each key fob has one as well.
 

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Hi all.
Just wondering, did you guys get a physical key to unlock your doors?
Because I did not. All I got was 2 key fobs. I've been wondering how I would ever unlock my doors if I ever locked the fob in the truck and I just realized today that I have no key.
Thanks for your input

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It’s also worth noting that unless you manually lock all the doors - the system detects that the key fob is inside the vehicle and will not allow you to lock the doors.

On rare occasion I’ve left my key fob in the cup holders and attempted to use the buttons on the door handles to lock the vehicle and it would not let me lock the doors since the fob was inside the vehicle.


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I had a regular key made from my fob key have it hidden out side the truck in a magnetic box for an emergency but i couldn't start it without the fob so not sure what good it would do me other than getting out of the rain.
 

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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Gets U back in the truck if U lock the fob in the truck. And yes, U can lock the fob in the truck, especially if running. Just put key on seat and push (manually) lock the doors, and wala, there is yer key fob in truck. Also, on the truck being off, and U trying to lock fob in truck. Alarm will sound three times and door open. BUT this only happens twice. On yer 3rd try, Yer fob will stay locked in truck, and vehicle will not automatically unlock.

ADDED: I had a key made from the Valet key, which I have a big ring through and always carry that extra key in my pocket, in case I have a severe case of brain drain and lock keys in truck, just saying. REAL important is say U take a long trip and leave yer extra set at home, just saying. Now the PPL with higher trim levels that have full U-connect, I guess U could call or go on line and unlock. I have a Bighorn, lower level, not have all that extra bling, just a saying...

PSADDED: KENSTER: on the MY 19 1500's, no lock for key on tailgate either, all electronic, plus the autopark sense feature (open door while in gear and moving, truck stop, emergency brake engage) , lol...
 

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Mine is the same as "AMG16", two keys, two fobs with the built in keys. I keep a key on my key ring for emergencies, and carry the fob with the little built in key.
 

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Why would you ever take your key fob out of your pocket? Even in remote start, put key fob back in pocket after starting prior to getting near or in truck.
 

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Why would you ever take your key fob out of your pocket? Even in remote start, put key fob back in pocket after starting prior to getting near or in truck.
If you don't have push button start, the fob is the key.

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Why would you ever take your key fob out of your pocket? Even in remote start, put key fob back in pocket after starting prior to getting near or in truck.
Your going swimming and would like the key work later.
 

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One of my buddies accidentally locked himself out and Unconnect was able to unlock it for him. I know you can do this by calling or by using the app on your phone. Pretty handy.
 

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Take the hidden key to your favorite key maker and have a copy made that you can use for a hide a key.


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