Question 1

How much does a 1996 Chrysler Concorde key replacement cost?

Accepted Answer

Call us for the exact number, but you will pay a fraction of what the dealer route runs. A dealer visit for this era of Chrysler involves finding someone who still stocks the right fob, then adding cutting and programming time on top. Owners on forums from this period report the parts and labor adding up fast at the counter. With us it is one price, covers everything, and we come to you in Old Poway or wherever the car is sitting. No line, no appointment wait, no separate charges broken out by department.

Question 2

Is a locksmith cheaper than going to the Chrysler dealer for this?

Accepted Answer

Almost always, and the gap gets wider on older vehicles because dealers often have limited motivation to stock legacy fobs. For a mid-90s Concorde, a dealer service writer may need to special-order the remote, then schedule a separate programming appointment, then charge labor on top of parts. Owners on older Chrysler forums consistently describe the dealer process as slow and expensive for vehicles this age. We carry the right battery, the right fob shell, and the tools to handle this in one visit. One price, done on site, way less than the dealer wanted.

Question 3

Does your price include cutting and programming?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Everything is bundled: the remote, the key blank, cutting the blade, programming the fob to the vehicle, and testing all the buttons before I leave. On a 1996 Concorde the remote and the key blade are separate pieces, so we handle both in the same visit. Nothing gets handed off to a second appointment or a separate shop.

Question 4

My 1996 Concorde remote stopped working but the key blade is fine. Do I need to replace the whole thing?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. On this generation, the remote fob and the key blade are independent of each other. The blade works the ignition and door locks mechanically. The fob just handles the power lock and unlock functions wirelessly.

First thing to check is the battery. These remotes run on a CR2016, and a dead or weak cell is the most common reason for a sudden loss of range or total non-response. The CR2016 is thinner than a CR2032, so if someone swapped the battery before and grabbed the wrong size, it may not be making solid contact.

If a fresh CR2016 does not bring it back, the button contacts inside the housing can wear out or corrode. The board itself is usually fine long after the case and buttons give up. Depending on condition, we can often move the original board into a fresh housing. If the board is truly dead, a replacement fob needs to be paired to the vehicle, which we handle on site.

Question 5

Can I program a replacement fob for a 1996 Chrysler Concorde myself at home?

Accepted Answer

Some mid-90s Chrysler remotes have an onboard relearn sequence that does not require any tools, just a specific sequence using the ignition and existing fobs. Whether that applies to your exact Concorde depends on the vehicle's build and what fobs are already programmed to it. The important thing to know: if you are down to zero working fobs, the self-relearn route is typically not available for an all-keys-lost situation. That requires proper equipment. If you still have one working fob, it is worth asking us about the relearn option before assuming you need a full programming visit.

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