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2016 Dodge Challenger Smart Key M3N-40821302
FCC IDM3N-40821302Part #5026676AHButtons5BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
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2016 Dodge Challenger Smart Key M3N-40821302
FCC IDM3N-40821302Part #68155686ABButtons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2016 Dodge Challenger Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #DGE-POD-KEYButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Emergency Key
2016 Dodge Challenger Emergency Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Metal Key
2016 Dodge Challenger Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Key
2016 Dodge Challenger Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2016 Challenger smart key is a 5-button proximity fob running a CR2032. What trips people up: the fob can look completely dead but the car will still start if you hold the fob directly against the start button. That's the backup read built into the system. So if an owner tells me "the car starts fine but the fob range is terrible and the doors won't respond," I'm not looking at a programming issue. I'm looking at a battery that's borderline dead. Swap the CR2032 first, make sure the contacts aren't corroded, and retest range before calling it a bad fob or a module problem.
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I got a call from a woman in Old Escondido, off Grand Avenue near the older residential blocks. She had a 2016 Dodge Challenger and one working key. She'd been down to a single fob for almost a year and kept putting off getting a spare made.

Then the one fob she had started acting up. Doors were inconsistent. She'd walk up and nothing would happen, then it would work on the third try. She figured it was finally time to deal with it before she ended up locked out entirely.

When I pulled up, I asked her the first question I always ask: when did you last change the battery. She looked at me like she wasn't sure the fob had a battery.

Popped it open right on the hood. The CR2032 inside looked original. It tested low. I seated a fresh one, cleaned the contacts, and her range came back immediately. Doors responding from across the parking strip, consistent every time.

That fixed the immediate problem, but she still needed a second key. I cut and programmed a new fob to the vehicle on site. The vehicle security system enrolled it without complaint. Tested both fobs through every function before I packed up.

The whole visit was maybe 40 minutes. She'd been one dead battery away from a bad morning for a year. The dealer was already booked out and would have charged her significantly more just to walk in the door.

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Kane G.
Apr 2024
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“Tim is a hero. He programmed a master proximity key for a newer Volkswagen that multiple locksmiths refused to touch. He spent hours until late at night making sure every function worked perfectly. The skill level here is incredible.”

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Sep 2025
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“Very professional and extremely affordable. The price was literally about three times cheaper than what my dealership quoted me. Fast service and no stress at all. Highly recommend.”

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“A friend lost my Lexus key and he was able to program and cut a brand new one within 20 minutes. Arrived within about 40 minutes and was friendly, efficient, and quick.”

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Dodge Challenger Mobile Service FAQ

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Do I have to go to the Dodge dealer to get a replacement key for my 2016 Challenger?
No. A mobile locksmith with the right diagnostic equipment can cut and program a smart key for your 2016 Challenger right where the car sits. Dealers sometimes imply that only their proprietary software can handle key programming, and Challenger owners on forums push back on this regularly. Locksmiths running professional-grade key programming tools cover this vehicle without any issue. One note worth making: newer Challenger model years introduced a secured gateway that requires additional credentials and access tools. The 2016 does not carry that same restriction, so the process is more accessible. You don't need a dealer appointment, and you don't need to leave your car overnight.
What exactly is a smart key and why does my 2016 Challenger need it programmed?
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My 2016 Challenger shows a key-not-detected warning even though the fob has a fresh battery. What's going on?
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