Dodge car key replacement in Buffalo Grove, IL
Lost, broken or worn Dodge key? Here is how Dodge key and immobilizer systems work, what to try first, and what to have ready when you call Mr Locksmith in Buffalo Grove, IL.
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How Dodge immobilizers work
Dodge shares the SKREEM and RF Hub architecture with Jeep, Chrysler and Ram. Charger, Challenger, Durango and Journey differ mainly in key format and in which module holds the PIN, and later vehicles may sit behind a secure gateway module.
No locksmith can honestly promise every Dodge model and year. Whether a key can be made for yours — and where — depends on the year and system. Call (312) 478-6125 with the year, model and VIN and ask before anyone is dispatched. Mr Locksmith is an independent locksmith and is not affiliated with Dodge.
Common Dodge key types
- Transponder key
- Fobik key
- Smart key (proximity)
All keys lost on a Dodge
On proximity-key Chargers, Challengers and Durangos, a new key has to be paired with the RF Hub rather than simply cut. The PIN is read first, then the key is registered.
Worth knowing
A Dodge that shows 'Key Not Detected' intermittently with the fob in your pocket usually needs a fob battery — especially in cold weather — but a worn ignition node can produce the same message.
Before you call about a Dodge key
- The year, model and trim of your Dodge
- The VIN — visible through the windshield on the driver's side, or on the registration
- Whether any working key or fob still exists
- Where the vehicle is: driveway, street, parking garage level or commuter lot
When the technician arrives, expect to be asked for photo ID and proof of ownership — the registration, the title, or a lease or financing agreement in your name.
Car keys by make
Key types, immobilizer systems and all-keys-lost notes for each make. Call with the year and model to confirm what can be done for your vehicle.
Common questions
My Dodge key fob battery died — how do I start the car?
On push-button Dodges, press the brake and push the start button with the nose of the fob. Fobik-style Dodges insert the fob into the dash slot, so a dead battery affects only the remote functions.
What does adding a spare Dodge key involve?
Dodge keys are added through the RF Hub or SKREEM module with the PIN and diagnostic equipment. On recent Chargers, Challengers and Durangos, a secure gateway module must be unlocked before the hub can be programmed.
Locked out or need a lock fixed? Call (312) 478-6125.
We answer 24 hours a day, every day. Tell us where you are and what happened, and ask about the price before a technician is sent.