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2008 Dodge Dakota
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2008 Dodge Dakota Remote Head Key
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Whether you lost your only key, it was stolen, or it just stopped working, we handle it. No existing key needed. Our technicians program new keys directly to your vehicle's computer.

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Stranded without a 2008 Dodge Dakota key? EZ Car Keyz Vista CA can help
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2008 Dodge Dakota
Key Options

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Remote Head Key
Most popular Dodge key typeMost Popular
2008 Dodge Dakota Remote Head Key KOBDT04A
FCC IDKOBDT04APart #05183349AAButtons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2008 Dodge Dakota Remote Head Key OHT692713AA
FCC IDOHT692713AAPart #04589621AB OHT692427AAButtons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2008 Dodge Dakota Remote Head Key OHT692427AA
FCC IDOHT692427AAPart #68000603ABButtons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2008 Dodge Dakota Remote Head Key KOBDT04A
FCC IDKOBDT04APart #3521A-T04BButtons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2008 Dodge Dakota Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #CHRY-CAN-KEYButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Metal Key
2008 Dodge Dakota Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Key
2008 Dodge Dakota Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2008 Dakota remote head key runs a CR2032, and that battery sitting dead or half-dead can fake out the whole system. Range drops first, then the lock and unlock buttons get flaky, then nothing. Before you call anyone, pop the back of the fob, swap the CR2032, and test all four buttons at close range. If it comes back strong at arm's length but fades past 20 feet, that was just the battery. If it still does nothing after a fresh cell, the fob itself may need to be re-synced or replaced. The 2008 Dakota uses a remote head key with a blade that turns in the ignition cylinder, so the transponder chip inside the key head also has to communicate with the immobilizer every start. Battery issues won't affect that side, but a damaged key head or a fob that's been dropped hard can throw off both systems at once.
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2008 Dodge Dakota Remote Head Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

Out in Shadowridge, a home care worker had her only 2008 Dakota key quit on her the morning of a full shift. She was parked in her carport and the truck just sat there. She called me expecting to hear "you need a tow to the dealer."

She didn't.

The 2008 Dakota takes a remote head key, which means the same key that turns the ignition also carries the remote buttons and the transponder chip all in one unit. When she lost that, she lost everything at once. No spare, no backup blade, nothing.

I drove out to Shadowridge, connected to the OBD port, and ran the all-keys-lost procedure on her Dakota. The tool reads the security data, clears the old key from the immobilizer's memory, and registers the new key in its place. The blade gets cut to match her ignition. The remote functions get synced. The whole job happened in her carport before her first patient visit.

She didn't need a tow. She didn't need to sit at a dealership for half a day. The dealer comparison came up at the end, almost as an aside, when she asked what they would have charged. The answer was a lot more than what she paid me, and that was before factoring in the tow and the wait.

That's most of what I do on these trucks. Show up, do the job on site, and get the owner moving again.

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“I called over 40 locksmiths trying to get a key made for my Audi A6 and nobody could do it. Tim made it easy, fast, and affordable. He showed up with a smile and got the job done without any stress. Absolute wizard with keys.”

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Dodge Dakota Mobile Service FAQ

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How much does a 2008 Dodge Dakota key replacement cost?
Call us for current pricing, but I can tell you it's a fraction of what the dealer wants. The dealer breaks a job like this into separate line items: the fob itself, the key blade cut, the programming fee, sometimes a diagnostic charge on top. It adds up fast. With EZ Car Keyz, you get one price that covers the key, the blade cut to your truck, the programming, and mobile service to your location in Vista or Shadowridge. No separate fees, no surprises at the end.
Is a locksmith cheaper than the Dodge dealer for a remote head key?
Does the price include cutting and programming?
My 2008 Dakota starts fine but the remote buttons stopped working. Do I need a whole new key?
I have a spare key for my 2008 Dakota. Can I add it myself without a locksmith or dealer?
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