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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 2020 Dodge Challenger key have?

Your 2020 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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The OEM versus aftermarket question on 2020 Dodge Challenger keys deserves a direct answer. OEM Dodge keys come from the factory supplier with the Ram or Dodge logo on the housing, factory shell, factory chip, and factory markup. Aftermarket keys use the same blade profile, same chip family, same button layout, and same board design. The functional difference in daily driving is zero if the aftermarket blank is quality.

A drywall installer at the contractor supply lot in Oxnard asked me straight whether the key would be "as good as dealer." He had a 2020 Dodge Challenger and wanted a spare he could trust as his daily key, not an emergency backup he threw in a drawer. Fair question, and it deserves an honest answer.

I carry aftermarket blanks tested across hundreds of Chrysler and Dodge jobs. The blade is the same Y159 profile cut to spec on my machine. The chip is the same family the WIN module expects. His fob, FCC ID M3M-40821302, was a 5-button smart key. The aftermarket housing has the same button feel, weight, and fit as OEM. The difference is no logo on the back and roughly $150 less in his pocket. I decoded his lock with my Y159 Lishi and verified the blade cuts before handing it over.

His total was 267. Dealer charges 456 for the OEM version. Where aftermarket goes wrong is cheap blanks. Thin shells, weak chips, intermittent faults. I test every batch before it goes in the van. If a batch has bad quality, I return it.

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“They responded instantly, showed up within an hour, and arrived exactly when they said they would. Made a copy and programmed a fob for my 2014 car with a worn ignition in about 15 minutes. The new key works perfectly and feels like a dealer key.”

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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 Oxnard by Pleasant Valley area, 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?▼

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