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2008 Dodge Dakota Remote Head Key KOBDT04A
FCC IDKOBDT04APart #05183349AAButtons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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2008 Dodge Dakota Remote Head Key OHT692713AA
FCC IDOHT692713AAPart #04589621AB OHT692427AAButtons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
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2008 Dodge Dakota Remote Head Key OHT692427AA
FCC IDOHT692427AAPart #68000603ABButtons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2008 Dodge Dakota Remote Head Key KOBDT04A
FCC IDKOBDT04APart #3521A-T04BButtons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2008 Dodge Dakota Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #CHRY-CAN-KEYButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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Metal Key
2008 Dodge Dakota Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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2008 Dodge Dakota Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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The 2008 Dakota uses a remote head key, meaning the fob and the blade are one unit. The key turns in the ignition cylinder and the buttons are built right into the head. The factory fob on these is a 4-button unit running a CR2032. One thing that trips people up: if the battery is low, you might still get the engine to start but the remote functions go dead first, so owners assume the fob is toast when it's actually just a dying CR2032. Swap the battery before you do anything else. Also, Dodge and several related brands from the same era share the same key platform and the same diagnostic approach, so any locksmith who works these regularly already has the tools and procedures dialed in for your truck.
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He was at a bar in Oxnard after his shift and his jacket was gone off the back of his stool. Keys, wallet, badge, everything. Off-duty firefighter. He borrowed the bartender's phone, called the police, then his wife, then me.

His 2008 Dodge Dakota was sitting in the lot with zero keys to its name. His wife had already called the dealer. They said they could order the part but it would take three to five business days, the truck would need a tow since there was no key to drive it in, and because a stolen key was out there they recommended a full rekey on top of everything. The combined estimate was not small.

I got there that night. All-keys-lost after a theft is a different job than cutting a spare. First thing I do is wipe the entire key memory so the stolen key becomes useless to the truck, even if someone tries it. I connected my diagnostic equipment, cleared out every stored key ID, and enrolled two new remote head keys from scratch. Then I decoded the lock, cut both blades to match, and verified every button and every door before I packed up.

He drove home before last call. His wife texted me the next morning. She said he slept for ten hours and she was glad she didn't have to coordinate a tow in the dark. The dealer's timeline would have left the truck in that lot for days. The stolen key is dead to the truck now.

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“I called over 40 locksmiths trying to get a key made for my Audi A6 and nobody could do it. Tim made it easy, fast, and affordable. He showed up with a smile and got the job done without any stress. Absolute wizard with keys.”

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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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What is the cheapest way to replace my 2008 Dodge Dakota key?
Call a mobile locksmith before you call the dealer. The dealer has to order the part, schedule you in, charge shop labor on top of parts, and on a remote head key setup they often tack on separate line items for the fob, the blade cut, and the programming. A mobile locksmith comes to you, does everything on site in one visit, and charges a fraction of what they wanted. You don't need a tow, you don't need to take time off work, and you don't wait days for an appointment. Call us for current pricing.
How much more does all-keys-lost cost compared to just adding a spare?
Are aftermarket remote head keys for the Dakota cheaper, and do they actually work?
My Dakota starts fine but the remote buttons stopped working. Does the whole key need to be replaced?
I'm in Hollywood by the Sea and I need a key made with no working key to start from. Can you still come out?
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Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
Goleta
GoletaETA 30-35 min
Isla Vista
Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
Montecito
MontecitoETA 25-30 min
Carpinteria
CarpinteriaETA 20-25 min
Ojai
OjaiETA 20-25 min
Ventura
VenturaETA 10-15 min
Santa Paula
Santa PaulaETA 20-25 min
Fillmore
FillmoreETA 25-30 min
Oxnard
OxnardETA 10-15 min
Port Hueneme
Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
Moorpark
MoorparkETA 25-30 min
Simi Valley
Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
Thousand Oaks
Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
Santa BarbaraGoletaMontecitoCarpinteriaOjaiVenturaSanta PaulaFillmoreOxnardPort HuenemeCamarilloMoorparkSimi ValleyThousand Oaks
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