Spring inside remote? What for?

[Narg]

Hey all!

I finally had to replace the battery in my 2020 RAM. 5 years on one battery I thought was pretty good. After popping open the cover on the remote I found a strange spring mechanism that didn't seem to have any purpose. Anyone have any idea? Just looking at it from the pick below you'd think it's the right side of the mechanism that moves, but rather it's the left side. And there is nothing inside the remote that would seemingly touch either side. Nothing on the cover. And no paths leading up to that point to apply pressure to it. It can't act as an opening tension part, as the cover doesn't slide. Just seems odd to be there.

 

[Tulecreeper]

Possibly a spring-loaded pawl that applies pressure to the inside of the cover after it is snapped back into place to keep it snug?

 

[Narg]

I thought about that, but there is no point under the cover to apply pressure that I can see.

 

[Tulecreeper]

I thought about that, but there is no point under the cover to apply pressure that I can see.

Well, if it's removable without breaking anything try taking it out and putting your fob back together and see if anything changes.

 

[markabby]

doesn't the other half have a physical key in it ? I'd assume the spring is there to help push out the key ( or lock it in place)

just my thoughts

see here:

Key Fob Battery Replacement | How To | 2023 Ram 1500 DT

If the battery in your 2023 Ram 1500 DT's key fob stops working, it may need a new battery. Learn how to replace it here.Transcript[music playing][voice over...

www.youtube.com

 

[Tulecreeper]

doesn't the other half have a physical key in it ? I'd assume the spring is there to help push out the key ( or lock it in place)

just my thoughts

see here:

Key Fob Battery Replacement | How To | 2023 Ram 1500 DT

If the battery in your 2023 Ram 1500 DT's key fob stops working, it may need a new battery. Learn how to replace it here.Transcript[music playing][voice over...

www.youtube.com

On mine, like the video my physical key is held in place by a spring-loaded button on the side of the fob, not the end. Other than that, it just snaps into place. I do see that the fob in the video also has the spring in the OP's picture.

 

[markabby]

the spring assists with the removal of the physical key

 

[RamDiver]

Hey all!

I finally had to replace the battery in my 2020 RAM. 5 years on one battery I thought was pretty good. After popping open the cover on the remote I found a strange spring mechanism that didn't seem to have any purpose. Anyone have any idea? Just looking at it from the pick below you'd think it's the right side of the mechanism that moves, but rather it's the left side. And there is nothing inside the remote that would seemingly touch either side. Nothing on the cover. And no paths leading up to that point to apply pressure to it. It can't act as an opening tension part, as the cover doesn't slide. Just seems odd to be there.

Does the key slide into the FOB anywhere near to this spring?

I have a similar spring mechanism that holds and releases the key on my FOB.





You can see a notch in the key where the pawl from this mechanism rests when closed.

And the release button under the mechanism.




We must have way too much time on our hands.

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[Tulecreeper]

I'd open mine and do some fiddling with it, but I have electrical tape wrapped around it. If I lean against it, the 5 keys keys on the ring with the fob can either set off the panic alarm or randomly lock and unlock my tailgate and the tape makes the buttons harder to press.

 

[RamDiver]

I'd open mine and do some fiddling with it, but I have electrical tape wrapped around it. If I lean against it, the 5 keys keys on the ring with the fob can either set off the panic alarm or randomly lock and unlock my tailgate and the tape makes the buttons harder to press.

After numerous unexpected panic alarms, I disassembled mine and placed an O ring over the contact area on the pcb.

It has definitely reduced the frequency of the panic episodes but if I'm loading wood or any other vigorous events, the FOB can't stay in my jeans pocket.

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[18CrewDually]

First off, OP fob is for a 1500. Second he should of posted the entire unit in the pic.
Here's the 1500 fob below. Key is inserted from the opposite end of the gizmo in question. The spring-loaded gizmo spring loads the key so when you hit the key release it self ejects. Like magic.

 

[Tulecreeper]

After numerous unexpected panic alarms, I disassembled mine and placed an O ring over the contact area on the pcb.

It has definitely reduced the frequency of the panic episodes but if I'm loading wood or any other vigorous events, the FOB can't stay in my jeans pocket.

Yeah, that's why I now have mine on one of these and just hang it from my belt loop. I had to do something, I couldn't get them in my pocket. Those fobs are a PITA.

 

[DutchRamRepair]

There are alternative keys, aftermarket, different styles.
I use these, to test keyless entry, and if i dont have a certain key in stock.
Some brand are more slim, with or without panic button.
Remote start button, is not always present on these.

If there is a locksmith in your area, you could ask him.

And your oem keys, will stay like new, and safe at home.

Google these:
XSKF30EN , strong and slim.
Or this SW-007 watch, a gadget, you can realy use it as a key. Works on Ram V.