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2001 Dodge Durango Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #BY160-PTButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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Remote
2001 Dodge Durango Remote GQ43VT17T
FCC IDGQ43VT17TPart #04686481Buttons3BatteryCR2016Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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Metal Key
2001 Dodge Durango Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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2001 Dodge Durango Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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The 2001 Dodge Durango uses a transponder key, but there are no buttons on it. It is a turn-key ignition setup, no remote, no fob, just a blade with a chip inside the head. The transponder chip talks to the immobilizer every time you turn the key. If the chip is dead or the key is not registered, the engine cranks and dies within a second or two. That stall-out is the tell. A lot of people assume the engine problem is mechanical when it is actually the security system cutting fuel. The other thing worth knowing: the onboard relearn sequence on these older Dodge trucks can sometimes be used to add a spare key without a programmer, but only if you already have a working key in hand and know the procedure. If you are all-keys-lost, that option is gone and you need diagnostic equipment to get back in business.
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I was up in Ramona Highlands on a Tuesday afternoon, parked in the shade on a quiet street, when I got a call from a guy who lives up there. He had a 2001 Dodge Durango, and he had already driven to the hardware store once that week. A copy shop key. Wrong move.

He had gotten a key cut at a hardware kiosk, slid it in, and it turned fine. Engine cranked, ran for about two seconds, then died. He tried it four times before he stopped. That stall-out pattern is almost always the immobilizer doing its job. The key blade was cut right, but there was no chip, so the security system shut the engine down every single time.

I pulled up behind the Durango and got the new transponder key cut to match his vehicle. Then I ran the programming sequence to register the chip. The Durango fired up and idled steady. He held the key like he was expecting it to stall again. It did not.

He mentioned the dealer had quoted him a wait of several days just to get an appointment. I was there and done in under an hour, parked right on his street. The hardware store key became a paperweight that day, but at least it confirmed his ignition cylinder was fine.

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Esteban S.
Dec 2025
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“My Chevy key snapped while I was running errands in North Oxnard. He removed the broken piece from the ignition, cut a new blade, programmed the transponder, and tested everything thoroughly. The whole job was smooth and professional. Best automotive locksmith I have used.”

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Kelly C.
Dec 2024
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“My car keys were stolen on a cold evening and Nick drove all the way out to Santa Barbara. He got into my car, made a new key, and charged $100 less than another company. Friendly, skilled, trustworthy, and genuinely caring. Nick is a hero.”

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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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My key broke off in the ignition. Can you get it out?
Yes, broken key extraction is a standard part of the job. I carry the tools to pull a broken piece out of the ignition cylinder without damaging it. Once it is out, I can cut a new transponder key to your vehicle and program the chip on site. On a 2001 Durango, the ignition cylinder is accessible and the extraction is usually clean. The bigger concern is whether the cylinder itself was damaged before the key snapped, so I check that while I am in there.
What exactly is a transponder key, and why does my 2001 Durango need one?
My Durango cranks but shuts off right away. Could it be the key?
Can I program a second key myself so I have a spare?
I bought a replacement transponder key online. Can you just program it for me?
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