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2016 Ram 1500 Remote Head Key GQ4-53T
FCC IDGQ4-53TPart #68159655Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
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2016 Ram 1500 Remote Head Key GQ4-53T
FCC IDGQ4-53TPart #68105083AGButtons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2016 Ram 1500 Remote Head Key GQ4-53T
FCC IDGQ4-53TPart #68105081AFButtons3BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
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2016 Ram 1500 Emergency Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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The 2016 Ram 1500 uses a remote head key, meaning the fob and the blade are one unit. Before you buy a replacement blank online, flip your current fob over and check the factory FCC ID printed on the back. Some 2016 1500s left the factory with a different fob configuration depending on the trim, and buying the wrong blank means the blade profile or button count may not match. The transponder chip inside needs to be programmed to your specific truck through the OBD port. Swapping the CR2032 is always worth doing first if the range has gotten short or the buttons feel sluggish, but a dead battery does not explain a key-not-detected warning at startup. Those are two different problems.
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I was parked off Shadowridge Drive in Vista when the call came in. A guy had a 2016 Ram 1500 in his driveway and needed a working spare before a long weekend. He had the original fob, it still worked, but he had never gotten a second key made and did not want to be stuck if something happened on the road.

He asked me the question I hear a lot on Ram jobs: OEM or aftermarket, does it matter.

I gave him the honest answer. The fob blank I carry runs the correct transponder chip for the 2016 1500 system. The blade is cut to match his door and ignition. The circuit board handles all five buttons. When the programming is done and the fob is paired to his truck, the truck does not know or care who printed the logo on the back. What matters is the chip type being correct, the blank being quality sourced, and the programming being done right through the OBD port.

I decoded the blade from his existing key, cut a matching replacement, and ran the programming sequence. Both fobs tested on every button, both started the truck. He put the new one on his keyring and tossed his original in the center console as the backup.

He mentioned the dealer wanted significantly more than what he paid me, and would have had him wait a few days for an appointment. He had a working spare key in about thirty minutes, in his own driveway.

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Ram 1500 Mobile Service FAQ

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I lost all my keys to my 2016 Ram 1500. Can you still make a new one?
Yes. All-keys-lost on a 2016 Ram 1500 is a job we handle on site. The process involves retrieving the security PIN from the vehicle, resetting the immobilizer so it will accept new keys, cutting a fresh blade to the truck, and programming the replacement fob through the OBD port. The old keys get erased in the process, so anything previously lost cannot start the truck anymore. Dealers typically tell you to tow the truck in for this job and quote a full day or more of turnaround time, plus the bill is noticeably higher than what we charge. We come to you in Shadowridge or wherever the truck is sitting, and most all-keys-lost jobs on this generation of 1500 are done in under an hour.
Do I really need to tow my Ram 1500 to the dealer if I have no working keys?
How long does an all-keys-lost job take on a 2016 Ram 1500?
My 2016 Ram 1500 fob works fine at close range but barely does anything from across a parking lot. Is the fob failing?
Can I program a second Ram 1500 remote head key myself at home?
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