Ram car key replacement in Buffalo Grove, IL
Lost, broken or worn Ram key? Here is how Ram 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 Ram immobilizers work
Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 and ProMaster use the Stellantis SKREEM and RF Hub systems — the same family as Dodge and Jeep — with key formats that changed across generations and secure gateway modules on recent trucks.
No locksmith can honestly promise every Ram 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 Ram.
Common Ram key types
- Transponder key
- Fobik key
- Smart key (proximity)
All keys lost on a Ram
Ram all-keys-lost follows the Stellantis pattern of reading the PIN and registering a new key. For work trucks and ProMaster vans, being off the road costs money by the hour, which is a good reason to keep a spare.
Worth knowing
Fleet Rams and ProMasters are worth keeping a spare key for at the office. A van off the road for want of a key is an expensive way to learn that.
Before you call about a Ram key
- The year, model and trim of your Ram
- 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 Ram key fob battery died — how do I start the car?
On push-button Rams, press the brake and push the start button with the nose of the fob. Fobik-style Rams use the dash slot, so a dead fob battery only stops the remote functions.
What does adding a spare Ram key involve?
Ram keys are added through the immobilizer module with the PIN and diagnostic equipment; recent trucks need secure gateway access first. For fleets, labeling keys by unit number saves time when one goes missing.
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.