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2021 Ram 1500 Smart Key OHT-4882056
FCC IDOHT-4882056Part #68291692Buttons6BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
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FCC IDGQ4-54TPart #68141580AGButtons5BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
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2021 Ram 1500 Smart Key OHT-4882056
FCC IDOHT-4882056Part #68584164AAButtons5BatteryCR2450Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
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FCC IDGQ4-54TPart #68105078ABButtons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
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2021 Ram 1500 Smart Key OHT-4882056
FCC IDOHT-4882056Part #68291689Buttons4BatteryCR2450Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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2021 Ram 1500 Smart Key GQ4-54T
FCC IDGQ4-54TPart #68105087ACButtons3BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
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2021 Ram 1500 Smart Key OHT-4882056
FCC IDOHT-4882056Part #68442905Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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2021 Ram 1500 Remote Head Key GQ4-53T
FCC IDGQ4-53TPart #68159655Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
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2021 Ram 1500 Remote Head Key GQ4-53T
FCC IDGQ4-53TPart #68105083AGButtons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
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Remote Head Key
2021 Ram 1500 Remote Head Key GQ4-53T
FCC IDGQ4-53TPart #68105081AFButtons3BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
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2021 Ram 1500 smart key has a useful trick when the truck stops recognizing the fob normally. If the dash throws a key-not-detected warning but the fob still handles your door locks fine from outside, cup the fob flat against the start button and try. If it fires up that way, the fob itself is healthy. What you're chasing is an interior antenna or RF receiver issue, not a dead fob and not a programming problem. That distinction saves you from buying a key you don't need. Also worth knowing: the 2021 Ram 1500 uses a secure data environment that limits which tools can communicate with the vehicle's immobilizer and body control module. A generic consumer OBD dongle won't touch key programming on this truck. The job takes professional-grade diagnostic equipment with the right software, not a $30 Bluetooth adapter.
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A family was camping just outside Spring Valley, Casa de Oro side, when their only fob went missing somewhere between the tent and the bathhouse. Dad walked the trail three times. Nothing.

Their 2021 Ram 1500 was sitting at the campsite, doors locked, no way in. Mom had already been on the phone with the dealer. Dealer said tow it in Monday. They called me instead.

I met them that afternoon at the site. Started by decoding the door lock mechanically to get the exact cut profile without any original key present. Once I had the truck open, I connected through the OBD port, read the security module data, and ran the all-keys-lost procedure. New smart fob, cut and programmed on site, tested on every function including the door lock buttons and the start sequence.

The truck fired up in the same dirt spot where it had been sitting dead. They were back on the road to their next stop before dinner.

The dealer quote was a tow plus a Monday appointment. What they got instead was a same-afternoon fix in Casa de Oro, way less than the dealer figure, no flatbed involved.

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“We had one broken key for our Honda Civic and one working key for our Lexus. Tim came out and cut three remote car keys at a great price. All keys worked perfectly. Professional, courteous, and highly recommended.”

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Why is Ram 1500 key replacement so expensive?
It comes down to what the key actually is. The smart fob on a 2021 Ram 1500 isn't just a remote with a blade attached. It carries a transponder chip that has to be cryptographically enrolled with the truck's immobilizer. The vehicle will not start if the chip isn't recognized, no matter how well the blade is cut. On top of that, the 2021 Ram 1500 sits behind a secure data environment. Accessing the module that holds key data requires authenticated diagnostic software, not just a generic scan tool. Dealers have that access, and they charge accordingly, often several hundred dollars once you add the fob cost, programming labor, and any diagnostic fees. Mobile locksmiths who carry the right equipment can do the same work for a fraction of that, without the tow and without the wait.
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My 2021 Ram 1500 starts fine but keeps flashing a key warning on the dash even with a good fob. What's going on?
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