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Q: What kind of key does the 1996 Dodge Intrepid use?

It uses two separate pieces. The ignition key is a metal key that turns in the cylinder to start the car. The remote is a separate keyless entry fob with three buttons, powered by a CR2016 coin cell, that handles the door lock and unlock functions wirelessly. The two are independent. A dead or unprogrammed remote does not prevent the car from starting.

Q: How does a locksmith compare to the dealer for a 1996 Intrepid remote?

The dealer can do it, but you're often paying for the overhead of the service department, a potential diagnostic write-up, and wait time that stretches into days depending on how busy they are. A mobile locksmith comes to you, works in your driveway in La Colonia or wherever the car is sitting, and the cost is a fraction of what the dealer route tends to run. Call for current pricing. The job itself doesn't take long once I'm on site.

Q: Can I program a replacement remote for the 1996 Intrepid myself at home?

Actually, yes, there is an onboard programming sequence for these. It involves the door lock switch and a specific sequence with the ignition, and it was a common DIY approach owners used on these mid-90s Chrysler products. The catch is that it only works if you have at least one working remote already in hand to start the sequence, depending on the exact procedure.

Q: My 1996 Intrepid remote works sometimes and not others. What causes that?

Usually the battery or the contacts. The CR2016 in these fobs is a thin cell and the contact springs can lose tension over time, so even a good battery sits loose and drops connection when you flex the fob or press a button hard. Pop it open, check that the cell is seated flat, and look at the contact clips. If they look spread or corroded, that's your culprit.

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There's a stretch of La Colonia in Oxnard where the driveways are tight and the cars sit close together. I got a call from someone who lived right in that neighborhood, older Intrepid parked in a narrow spot along the side of the house, and the keyless remote had stopped responding.

She hadn't lost it. She had it in her hand. She'd already swapped the battery, she said, but nothing changed.

When I got there, I asked to see the battery she pulled out. She handed me a CR2032. Thicker than the CR2016 that belongs in that fob. Close enough to seat partway, not close enough to make solid contact. The fob looked fine. The battery door closed. It just wasn't actually working.

Correct cell in, clean the contacts, test every button. All three came back immediately. Lock, unlock, the third function, all of it.

The Intrepid started the same way it always had, key in the ignition, no drama. The remote was never broken. She didn't need a replacement fob, didn't need to go anywhere near a dealer, and the whole thing was done before she finished her coffee.

That's the job sometimes. Not everything is a programming call. Sometimes it's just knowing which coin cell actually fits.

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Why does Dodge key replacement cost so much these days?▼

It depends heavily on the year. Your 1996 Intrepid is from an era before the more expensive security architectures that drive up modern costs. The remote is a keyless entry fob, and the ignition key is a separate piece. You're not dealing with encrypted immobilizer enrollment, factory diagnostic subscriptions, or the per-VIN access fees that get passed to customers on newer vehicles. Newer Dodge products are a different story.