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2001 Dodge Intrepid Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #BY160-PTButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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Remote
2001 Dodge Intrepid Remote GQ43VT17T
FCC IDGQ43VT17TPart #15913421Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
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Metal Key
2001 Dodge Intrepid Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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Key
2001 Dodge Intrepid Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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The 2001 Dodge Intrepid uses a transponder key, not a push-button or proximity setup. It turns in an ignition cylinder. The transponder chip inside the key head has to be programmed to the vehicle's immobilizer before the engine will run. A correctly cut key that hasn't been programmed will crank, maybe even catch for a second, then die. That's the immobilizer doing its job. Cutting alone isn't enough. The chip has to talk to the system first. Also worth knowing: there's an onboard relearn sequence available on these older vehicles that a tech with the right background can walk through, no factory server access needed.
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Out near Santee Lakes, a guy flagged me down after I'd already finished another call in the area. Not literally flagged, but close enough. He'd texted through the website at around 7 p.m. and I was still nearby, so I swung over.

He had a 2001 Dodge Intrepid, the sedan, parked outside his place. His one key had snapped. The blade broke off inside the ignition cylinder, and whoever tried to fish it out before I got there had made it worse. No spare, no backup, nothing.

First thing was extracting what was left of the blade. Once I had the cylinder clear, I could pull his key code by decoding the lock directly. That told me exactly how the replacement needed to be cut. I cut a new key blade on the spot, matched it to the cylinder, confirmed it turned cleanly.

Then came the programming side. With a vehicle this age, the immobilizer relearn doesn't require a trip to a dealer or a tow. I ran the sequence with my equipment right there in the lot. The chip in the new key enrolled, the Intrepid started, idled clean, no warning lights.

He had mentioned the dealer wanted him to tow it in and leave it for a day or two. We had it done before it got dark. Way less than what he was quoted, and he didn't need a tow truck at all.

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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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Why does Dodge key replacement cost more than just cutting a key at a hardware store?
Because the 2001 Intrepid uses a transponder key, and cutting is only half the job. The key blank has a chip inside the head. That chip has to be programmed specifically to your vehicle's immobilizer. Until it is, the car will crank and immediately stall, or it won't start at all. A hardware store can cut the blade to fit the lock, but they can't program the chip. You'd have a key that physically turns but won't let the engine run. The programming is what makes the replacement complete and actually usable.
What exactly is a transponder key and what does it do on a 2001 Dodge Intrepid?
How does the dealer's price and timeline compare to a mobile locksmith for this car?
My 2001 Intrepid cranks but immediately stalls. Could it be the key?
I bought a replacement key blank online for my 2001 Intrepid. Can I just get it cut and use it?
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