A remote is the type of key your 1997 Dodge Viper uses. It contains a programmed transponder chip that communicates with your vehicle's Sentry Key immobilizer to authorize the engine to start. It also has 3 buttons for remote lock, unlock, and other functions. Without proper programming to your Dodge's SKIM or RF hub module, even a perfectly cut key will be rejected by the security system. We program everything on site so your new key works exactly like the original.

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Q: How long does the dealer process take for Dodge key replacement?

Longer than most Dodge owners expect. CDJR dealers are often 2 to 3 weeks out on appointments. One owner in Fort Myers reported waiting 10 days just for the dealer to look at the vehicle. Another was told it would be 5 to 7 days before they could even start diagnosis after drop-off. If the fob is not in stock, add another 2 to 5 days for ordering, and some owners report waiting 4 to 6 months for a second fob that never arrived. With EZ Car Keyz, the job is done in one visit at your location in the Westlake Village area neighborhood in Thousand Oaks.

Q: What is the FCC ID for the 1997 Dodge Viper key?

The FCC ID is GQ43VT7T. This identifier on the back of your key fob tells us exactly which key your vehicle requires. It ensures we match the correct blank, chip frequency, and remote protocol so the key programs on the first attempt. Dodge shares many fob part numbers with Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram across the Stellantis platform, so having the FCC ID prevents mismatches between similar-looking remotes.

Q: What areas do you cover?

We cover all of the Westlake Village area neighborhood in Thousand Oaks and surrounding communities. Our mobile service comes directly to your location whether you are at home, at work, or on the side of the road. Most Dodge owners end up at a Chrysler/Jeep/Ram multi-brand dealer rather than a Dodge-only store, which means fewer options and longer waits in some areas. We bring the equivalent programming equipment to you without the dealer scheduling bottleneck.

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My price for a 1997 Dodge Viper key covers everything. The key blank with the correct blade profile and housing, the precision cut, the transponder chip, and the programming through OBD. I drive to wherever your Dodge is parked and do it all on the spot. It usually comes out to around 95, and there's no "diagnostic fee" or "programming labor" tacked on after.

Dealers split it into pieces on purpose. Key blank, cutting, programming labor, shop fee. It adds up fast. A salon owner at the strip mall in Thousand Oaks learned that the hard way. She called the Dodge dealer about a spare for her Viper and they quoted 200. Then she asked what happens if the car can't get there. Another $160 for a flatbed.

I plugged my IM608 into her OBD port during her afternoon gap between clients. Her remote with FCC ID GQ43VT7T was a push-to-start smart fob that I cut and programmed in about 30 minutes while she worked on a client inside.

She saved over $200 compared to the dealer quote before even counting the tow she skipped. Same 3 buttons, same range, same start. The only difference is the number on the receipt.

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Tommy M.

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“Tim went above and beyond. I struggled all day trying to program a new FOB and nothing worked. Tim helped me patiently, even recommending cheaper options since I was on a tight budget. He eventually came all the way to Ojai late at night and fixed everything.”

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“Quick, affordable, and professional service. Marco made a new key for my motorcycle after I lost it and had me back on the road fast. Clean work, great price, and super friendly.”

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Jan 2025

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“My Sprinter van key broke and I was stranded. Marco was very friendly and helped me get three new keys quickly. I will definitely be using them again.”

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Do I have to go to the Dodge dealer to get a replacement key?▼

No. A qualified mobile locksmith can cut and program a remote for your 1997 Dodge Viper right where the vehicle sits. Dealers will tell you that "only wiTECH can program a key" and that no locksmith can do it. Multiple Dodge owners push back on this, pointing out that locksmiths with Autel IM608-class tools can program the same modules. The dealer is trying to corner you into higher-priced work. On 2018 and newer models with a secured gateway, you do need a locksmith with the right credentials and tools, but that does not mean dealer-only.

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