wayned87
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So I have read on quite a few threads about programming and erasing fobiks using the AlfaOBD. I would like to share my experience on what I did and what worked for me.
I have the "push to start / keyless n go" system. I purchased 2 fobiks off Amazon, link from @Jimmy07 in the "How To: Add Factory Keyless Enter N Go" thread -
https://www.amazon.com/KeylessOptio...d=1548046339&ref_=sxts_1&sr=1&tag=ramforum-20
Got them all programmed, and it seemed like they worked about 99% of the time. So I went ahead and ordered 2 of these since they are OEM/unlocked and only a few dollars more than the non OEM-
https://www.ebay.com/itm/100-OEM-13-18-RAM-1500-2500-3500-SMART-KEY-REMOTE-START-PROXIMITY-FOB-56046956/323821391619?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Once I received the used/unlocked fobiks, using the AlfaOBD I performed the "Erase Fobiks" to erase the amazon fobs. Then I double checked the fobs to make sure they wouldn't unlock/lock/be recognized by the truck, nor would they come up using the learned fobs options in AlfaOBD.
I then programmed the 2 OEM used/unlocked fobs from eBay, and all worked as normal. Then just for curiosity purposes I tried to re-program the 2 amazon fobs that I "erased", and for what ever reason they both re-programmed and worked just fine. I have not since tried the "erase fobiks' as I do not have any unlocked fobiks for that just incase purpose.
So what does this mean? - Great Question!
Does the "erase fobiks" option in AlfaOBD, erase and unlock fobiks? - I DONT KNOW
Did I just get lucky? - MAYBE
Why did the erased fobiks reprogram? - Maybe because it was the same vehicle and not a new vehicle.
If anyone else has erased fobiks please chime in and hopefully we can figure this out.
I have the "push to start / keyless n go" system. I purchased 2 fobiks off Amazon, link from @Jimmy07 in the "How To: Add Factory Keyless Enter N Go" thread -
https://www.amazon.com/KeylessOptio...d=1548046339&ref_=sxts_1&sr=1&tag=ramforum-20
Got them all programmed, and it seemed like they worked about 99% of the time. So I went ahead and ordered 2 of these since they are OEM/unlocked and only a few dollars more than the non OEM-
https://www.ebay.com/itm/100-OEM-13-18-RAM-1500-2500-3500-SMART-KEY-REMOTE-START-PROXIMITY-FOB-56046956/323821391619?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Once I received the used/unlocked fobiks, using the AlfaOBD I performed the "Erase Fobiks" to erase the amazon fobs. Then I double checked the fobs to make sure they wouldn't unlock/lock/be recognized by the truck, nor would they come up using the learned fobs options in AlfaOBD.
I then programmed the 2 OEM used/unlocked fobs from eBay, and all worked as normal. Then just for curiosity purposes I tried to re-program the 2 amazon fobs that I "erased", and for what ever reason they both re-programmed and worked just fine. I have not since tried the "erase fobiks' as I do not have any unlocked fobiks for that just incase purpose.
So what does this mean? - Great Question!
Does the "erase fobiks" option in AlfaOBD, erase and unlock fobiks? - I DONT KNOW
Did I just get lucky? - MAYBE
Why did the erased fobiks reprogram? - Maybe because it was the same vehicle and not a new vehicle.
If anyone else has erased fobiks please chime in and hopefully we can figure this out.