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Yes, for most Ram models from 2009 through 2024. All-keys-lost on Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 platforms requires reading the security PIN from the BCM via OBD-II and then pairing new keys through the Sentry Key system. We use Autel IM608 and FCA-compatible programmers that retrieve the PIN on-site without towing. Sixth-generation 2025 and newer Ram models with cloud-authenticated immobilizers may require dealer WiTech access for full AKL, and we confirm that from your VIN before arriving.

Fobik is the Chrysler and Ram term for an integrated smart key that combines the transponder chip and the remote entry buttons in a single unit with a hidden mechanical blade inside. Ram 1500 and HD models from 2009 through roughly 2012 commonly use Fobik keys on standard ignition trims. Later trims with Enter-N-Go push-button start use a proximity version of this design. If your Ram has a key with all the buttons built into the key body and a blade that slides out rather than a separate fob on a keyring, you have a Fobik-style key.

This is a documented and common design issue on 2009 through 2015 Ram fobs. The metal contact discs inside those fobs are glued to the rubber button pads and corrode or separate over time. The unlock button fails most frequently, while lock, panic, and remote start buttons often continue working. Cleaning the contacts is a temporary fix at best because the contacts re-corrode. A replacement fob resolves it permanently. We supply and program replacement fobs on-site, and we can also advise on whether aftermarket or OEM is the better option for your specific fob.

Ram dealers charge more for key replacement than qualified mobile locksmiths, with independent locksmiths advertising 50 to 80 percent savings across the Ram lineup. Specific locksmith pricing for Ram transponder and proximity fobs has been documented at around $250 all-in for the key, cutting, and programming at your location. See the pricing table above for exact figures by key type.

Start with the battery. Ram fobs use CR2032 on 2013 through 2021 models and CR2450 on newer 2022 and up fobs. A low battery triggers the Key Fob Battery Low or Remote Key Battery Low warning on the instrument cluster before the fob stops working entirely. If the battery is good or you want to get the truck started right now, hold the dead fob directly against the Start/Stop button and press it while your foot is on the brake. The button antenna can read the passive transponder chip in the fob even with no battery power. The mechanical blade inside the fob handles door unlock separately.

Yes. Ram 1500 models with keyless Enter-N-Go entry from 2013 onward are susceptible to relay attacks, where thieves use signal amplifiers to extend the proximity fob signal through walls and trick the truck into unlocking and starting. Ontario police documented relay theft attempts specifically targeting Ram trucks. The Ram also has a separate and growing problem with infotainment screen theft, where the large display is removed and resold. Faraday pouches for the fob and a steering wheel club for the truck are the most effective low-cost countermeasures. Ram trucks were not affected by the Kia Boys USB hotwiring trend.

On older pre-2009 Ram models with keyed ignitions, some fob programming was possible using an ignition cycling sequence. The procedure involves cycling the ignition five times within ten seconds and using the door cylinder and unlock buttons to confirm programming. This only handles the remote fob pairing and does not address transponder chip programming, which is required for the truck to start. For any model with push-button start, or any all-keys-lost situation regardless of model year, professional OBD-II tools are required.