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Q: Can you delete lost or stolen keys from my Dodge so they no longer work?

Yes. On Dodge vehicles, the standard AKL programming procedure clears all previously registered keys and starts fresh. Only the keys physically present during the session will be registered to the vehicle. Some locksmiths take a different approach on lost-key situations and just add a new key without clearing the old ones in case they turn up. If your keys were stolen and you want the old fobs completely deactivated, tell us upfront and we will run a full key clear so nothing from the old set can start or unlock your Dodge.

Q: Does my Dodge smart key have a hidden emergency blade?

On push-to-start Dodge models like the Charger, Challenger, Durango, and Hornet, the smart fob has a small emergency key hidden inside. Press the release on the back of the fob and slide the blade out. Use it in the driver's door key slot to manually unlock the vehicle when the fob battery is dead. Once inside, hold the fob directly against the start button while pressing the brake and the vehicle should start even with a dead battery. A lot of Dodge owners do not realize this key exists until they are locked out.

Q: How many buttons does the 2010 Dodge Challenger key have?

Your 2010 Dodge Challenger key has 5 buttons. This detail helps us confirm the exact fob your vehicle requires before we head out. Dodge uses different remotes across models, trims, and years, and a mismatch means the key will not program. When you are already dealing with an all-keys-lost situation, the last thing you need is the wrong fob showing up.

Q: Should I get a spare made now while I still have a working key?

Absolutely. If you are reading this and you still have at least one working Dodge key, get a spare made now. Adding a key when you already have one takes just a few minutes of programming time. An all-keys-lost job requires PIN extraction, gateway authorization, and significantly more labor and cost. A Hornet GT owner learned the hard way when a single dealer replacement cost $1,003. A Durango owner was quoted close to $450 at the dealer for one key. Do not wait until you are stranded with zero keys and facing those numbers plus a tow bill.

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I guarantee my work. If the key I program to your 2010 Dodge Challenger fails within my warranty period, I come back and fix it at no charge. Not dealer warranty with fine print. Me driving to wherever you are and making it right.

A football coach at the youth fields near Lower Village had a fair question before I started. What happens if it stops working in a month? His Challenger was the family truck and he couldn't afford to be stranded with kids and equipment loaded up.

I told him what I tell everyone. I stand behind every key I make. Chip warrantied, programming warrantied, blade cut warrantied. If something fails that's on my end, I come back. No questions, no service fee. I decoded his lock with my Y157 Lishi, cut a fresh key, and programmed it through OBD. His Fobik, FCC ID IYZ-C01C, was a 5-button unit. I tested start, lock, unlock, and range from across the parking lot. Then I tested it again five minutes later because intermittent issues sometimes only reveal themselves after the key sits idle.

Total was 185. The dealer charges 395. My warranty is simple because the process is simple. Program it correctly the first time using the factory-supported PIN procedure and quality blanks, and warranty claims are rare. But when they do come up, I show up. Same van, same person, no charge.

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What is the cheapest way to handle all-keys-lost on my Dodge?▼

Call a mobile locksmith, not the dealer. CDJR dealer AKL quotes on Dodges start around $600 and climb to over $1,000 on newer models, plus towing if the car cannot move. A locksmith handled a 2014 Charger AKL on site in a single visit. A Durango owner had the full job done for $225 by a mobile locksmith. We come to your location in Lower Village, Montecito, extract the PIN, cut the blade, program the transponder and remote functions, and test everything before we leave. No tow, no overnight, no dealer markup.

Can you delete lost or stolen keys from my Dodge so they no longer work?▼

Does my Dodge smart key have a hidden emergency blade?▼

How many buttons does the 2010 Dodge Challenger key have?▼

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