Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram $10 Remote Fix!

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[@scotts4125]

I'm an automotive locksmith. We have very expensive programmers and CNC milling machines to cut modern car keys. This has nothing to with this video but just some professional advice based on my real world experience. If you ever lose your keys or even want an additional key I would stay away from aftermarket keys. Locksmiths actually make more money with aftermarket than OEM so why do I say this? In our experience it's hit or miss if they program. If you do get them to program we have had callbacks maybe 3 months after. The fob stopped working. Nissan and Infiniti are really bad. We made a decision not to use aftermarket any more. Swapping the case as in this video is fine as you are still using the OEM board. if you want to save money an OEM refurb is better than aftermarket. I tell people that complain about the price I didn't make your car, I don't make the fobs and I didn't lose your keys. If they don't want to pay for OEM's they can call someone else. If I sell them an aftermarket FOB a little cheaper and I have to come out down the road because the FOB failed neither one of us will be happy. Just my two cents.

[@seanhart9706]

He isn't reprogramming it he is just replacing the buttons. This fix will work for a long long time!

[@Oliver-Kirsch]

quit yapping

[@markb4890]

​@@Oliver-Kirsch I learned two or three things from his comment if you're too dumb to learn stuff shut up and go read the cereal box. I'm too dumb to understand your word so you need to be quiet😂 That's you

[@mrredritehand]

Thanks for the advice, still with all that said it's wrong and sad that these obvious rackets exist. My poor aunt paid +$400 for a single replacement key for her Dodge Van... So much for groceries for the month smh.

[@chuckwilliams7170]

I have a 2016 Ram 1500. I got the key fob off Amazon, the old without the screw in the back. I used a pair of little clippers and cut the new one to match up with the original one. IT WORKED LIKE A CHARM! THANKS!!! Saved me so much money!!!! My Man!

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Great tip and information. So glad you are putting out videos again you are an excellent teacher. Clear concise and accurate 👊🏻

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Thanks. I still make them just not as often as I would like

[@claudet8706]

Thank you so much for this great video. I took your advice and ordered the new FOB case and it solved my dilemma. Prior to replacing, my RAM would start up on it's own , lock and unlock whenever it felt like it. Thanks again!!

[@llewis7324]

Did the same repair to my key fob for my Ram 1500 over a year ago. Easy fix and still works great.

[@SharpByCoop]

Thank you for this. I got mine apart and found two discs out of place and the contacts were VERY dirty. Cleaned them all up with a light acid and brush, and glued the discs back in place. Worked like a CHAMP! Very informative and helpful. TY.

[@youKnowBa]

Thanks for the good video! I did this for my buddy's Ram truck. Then, he sold it and bought a Tundra. Now, ALL of his problems are gone!! 😁

[@papabits5721]

I have 2 - 2015 vans, not having issues yet but I just ordered the shells. Thanks man you have helped me save a crap load of money

[@f62darkstar]

I had the problem with my 15 Dart SXT remote randomly locking and unlocking the doors and panic going off and this fix worked for me....Thank you so much for posting this very helpful and big money saving tip. I greatly appreciate it. In fact, I ordered another to have as a spare just in case the problem returns in a few years and the kit is obsolete.

[@davesmith6902]

Thank you for sharing this video. My key fob didn’t work and I had to use the key, what a pain but thank to you I now have a key fob that works.

[@araboyadjian6039]

Thanks for posting. I have a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 and this solution worked like a charm!

[@GKBryceVideos]

Your video helped me immensely figure out the slightly different problem with my Ram truck remote, which I fixed for nothing saving me hundreds in $ if I had to buy a new one and have it reprogrammed! Many many thanks!!!

[@mrbrad41471]

Worked awesome!! Thankyou for such a good, descriptive clear video! My original key fob was driving me nuts with the super sensitive touch unlocking and locking my truck while in my pocket! I couldn't be happier now😊

[@77Mowers]

Huge Thanks @MotorCity Mechanic, that little disc is exactly what happened with mine. New pad ordered. $13 Canadian for 2 new pads sounds a hell of a lot better then the $100 plus at the dealer!!!

[@zoeeymagoo]

Just the fix I needed. Got two replacements for $12 shipped two day. Lock and Battery place wanted $50 each. Thanks again

[@danoc1432]

You saved me so much money today! I only have one key fob for my van, and it quit working today! The locksmith would only replace my fob if I had a working one and I couldn't afford one from the dealer. Anyways, I opened my fob up, cleaned it out (looked like it had been dropped in motor oil...might need to have a talk with my mechanic!), and super glued the metal discs back into place.... my key fob is working good as new!! Next payday I'm getting a backup, cause I learned my lesson to only having one. Thanks so much for a great video!

[@rmcalhoun4543]

You sir are awesome. I didn't even know this was an option. I just removed the battery and used the key to unlock because the alarm kept going off randomly. My old key even had duct tape holding it together. Works great now.

[@mrneon7745]

Really clever solution....so simple but solves the issue! Thanks!

[@TheTrooperGirl]

Thank you again! I used rtv sealant and glued back the metal disk in place.

[@Georgiasomar]

Thank you very much for this video. You saved me over $300.00 on my Jeep Cherokees fob reprogramming!!!!

[@maloneap64]

I have this problem with my older dodge caravan key fob. This helps a lot!!

[@HarjitSingh-ot5nc]

Thanks for sharing the technical advice

[@davidbruce7806]

This was a very helpful video, was about to spend a lot of money on a new fob and programmer. But thanks to this video I ended up spending 11 bucks on eBay for a replacement shell and it works perfectly. So thank you very much!!

[@az82ce]

Excellent presentation. No B.S., ear splitting tunes or visions of grandeur. Thanks man.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Much appreciated!

[@TheAussieincalgary]

Thanks flr the heads up. Both remotes for our 09 Ram are still going strong on original batteries (bought the truck new). However, have noticed random intermittent locking. Opened up my main remote to find one of the discs in-place, but loose. Going to get a couple 👍

[@peteberry3826]

Worked like a charm. Done in less than 5 minutes. Thanks.

[@geomatrix5452]

Perfect! Great informative Fix for those Dodge key fobs. Thank you!

[@williamkeppler3416]

Got two from Amazon for 9 dollars! Thank you so much! Works great

[@mygarden365]

Mike,this video answers my problem with a 2011 Ram 3500 key fob problem,THANK YOU.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Your welcome and thank you as well. Make sure to subscribe

[@gregmosk]

Thanks David. Awesome tip 👍

[@MikeGauley]

Good tips here. When you mentioned your vehicle might not have remote start it reminded me of something maybe somebody else could take advantage of. For about $150 you can add remote start to certain year Ram trucks for sure, not so sure on other Dodge models. Start-X was the brand I used but I'm sure there are others. But the nice thing about it is that its plug and play and uses your existing remote. No splicing wires or anything like that. Did it on my 2010 Ram 1500 and its been working great for over a year.

[@carcamp]

Great video, i was actually able to open mine and shift those small little circular items back into place. Now my remote works like new! Added a new battery while at it as well. 😅

[@kthax308]

Thanks Dave. Good to know! 👍🏻

[@rodrigofabregas7756]

Great video!...I have the one with the screw (2013+ RAM 2500 6.7), so will have to trim it a little bit. Thank you!

[@dmnun]

Thanks. Good, simple, concise video on what to try on my Ram key fob. Hope it works for me.

[@lostinyou1144]

Saves me about $130 bucks. Thanks G! 🤘

[@user-lt3sf6cd4y]

Man one of the best how to videos ive seen . Very detailed and solved my issue. My 2010 Chrysler 300 remote works perfectly now. Thanks to you brother.

[@garycasper2929]

Thanks for another great tip. I personally was able to swop out the new rubber and meticulously place it into the original key fob. I have the remote with the set screw in the ass end. Other option was to put the original guts into the new key fob and swap out the valet key. The only thing with that was, it was hard to pull out valet key in the new cheap Chinese made key fob. So, I went with the other route. Only time will tell if it holds up.

[@stevenparks1753]

Thanks for tip on the fob, works great

[@alangwin3891]

Thanks David This is exactly the issue I have with my remote. 👍

[@billrimmer5596]

Always love all your vids. I just finished a 3.6 Jeep. 2015. Replaced all the followers and lifters. NGK Iridium. Runs perfect. Only one follower was bad. Torquing those oil control valves worked my 73 year old biceps pretty good. I even reinstalled the passenger side intake manifold bracket. Left off the front drivers one though. Hate the plastic push pins and all the other “put there to make them take it to the dealer junk”

[@richardwinkler2523]

I have a 2012 dodge grand caravan and this worked perfect for me thanks for the help.

[@blakemore1885]

Took care of problem for my 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan. Really appreciate it. Thank you!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Glad it helped! Make sure to subscribe

[@pedrovigil3832]

2012 Ram found the part on amazon for about $6.00 works perfect, saved me over a $100.00 bucks!

[@philiproark6631]

Just seen your video. Thanks. Turned out mine was just dirty connections. Cleaned them. Saved me alot of money. Appreciate it.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Glad it was something simple! Make sure to subscribe!

[@user-bs8wl6jp4t]

Thanks alot. Finally can lock/unlock my ram without using the key. Good job with this video

[@johnvmtb5440]

thanks for sharing will try that troubleshooting on the key fob .

[@jeff92k7]

Did similar with ours a few months ago. Only, the replacement remote we got had all the little discs taped to the circuit board with an adhesive overlay. So, we thought that was a good idea and we opened up the old remotes, found all the little discs, cleaned them and the circuit board, then carefully placed them onto the metal contacts of the circuit board and covered it all with a bit of packing tape. Then just trimmed the packing tape along the edges of the circuit board and put it all back together. The tape holds to hold the little discs in place so they won't come loose and start moving again. We used the rubber button insert and shell of the replacement remotes with our newly taped/repaired original circuit board just so they looked new again.

[@mrheyz]

I am going to give this guy CREDIT!!! I purchased some key fobs for my Dodge Grand Caravan in July 2023. I was going to get them programmed for $150 each. $300. I came across this video and it SAVED me $$$. It worked. Now I have 2 keys that work and the valet keys transfer as well. No need to get keys cut😂😂😂😂.

[@hoganfan924]

Thanks! Just ordered for my ‘09 challenger, as last time I opened it, I had to use the Skelton key, and set off the security alarm

[@timothymroberts2949]

Great video David! Always have helpful tips and tricks

[@donr8142]

DonR.. Thank you man. I never know when someone needs help.

[@chxpas]

thank you so much my alarm was going off randomly and my lock button wasnt working this did the trick much respect

[@MotorCityMechanic]

I see this issue sooooo often. Glad you caught it and was able to fix it. Thanks for the comment and for watching

[@Beaver7417]

Yoooo. For real!!! Thank you for this video. I really enjoyed how you showed different examples of the different keys. That was great.

[@davidmcmillan2333]

Thanks so much for this video! Saved money & time & provided exactly what I needed!!!

[@jimboreaddabible777]

Another great video! I need to try this.... If I just look at my fab with a stern look it locks.

[@vstrom650texas]

Yup, I had issues where I'd walk out to my truck in the morning and find it unlocked. I know I locked it. I got paranoid, double checked that it was locked every evening and the next morning unlocked. Drove me crazy. Finally realized the fob was going wonky. Popped it apart and just like you said, the little metal disc was loose and randomly locking/unlocking my truck. I cleaned it up and swapped it with my spare. Now I know how to fix it. THANKS!!!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

See a lot of this lately. Just glad there are some cheaper alternatives. Even the aftermarket remotes aren’t bad….just have to have them programmed

[@valentinemartinez8050]

I bought a set of keys fob for $ 15. On eBay And I did the same thing u did and it work great it only cost me what i pay for the keys thxs

[@eligonzales6375]

Great video I thought I had to replace and program the remote. Thanks

[@khancock70]

I have the remote with the screw, and the $10 fix worked for me.

[@pushbroom9398]

Hey David as always ANOTHER GREAT/IMFORMATIVE video. I have a 2010 Ram 3500 dully. 1 of my remotes when I use it to lock the truck up. The truck will unlock it self later. So I need to make sure I don't lock it down for the night.

[@elliemcgettigan4366]

Thank you for this easy solution!

[@diamondbackaz]

Great Fix. I had the remote that had the phillips screw and it and was able to get it apart and repair it with no problems.

[@markcannito1561]

Thank you so much. I was wondering why mine wasnt working after i replaced the rubber. I have the one with the phillips head screw and just made the modification and it works perfectly.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Awesome. Glad to see that the video helps

[@jasonheaton5366]

Great videos ,and information. Thank you

[@f14tomcataocretired95]

Once again David. Outstanding video on instruction and where to buy. Using your link to get 2. BIG THANKS for what you do and keep the excellent videos coming. Have a great Navy Day!

[@kennethbode2017]

very useful video for me and my 09 Ram

[@drleo6409]

Best video on this other videos are good but no one talked about only replacing the case. I did clean the contacts on my old one that did help but I think the contacts may have gotten loose But thanks for the ideas

[@kennethowens3995]

Thank you. it was driving me nuts

[@waylondesilva8694]

Thanks for the good tip! Our Hawaii dealership charges almost $500 for a new key fob and to program it.

[@ThompsonFlash9999]

I called my local dealer stateside. 600 for just 2 fobs, no key, 720 for 2 fobs and keys.

[@bettymiranda9942]

Thanks for this video I was about to spend over $200 to get my key replaced. My husband likes it when I get more independent. So, I guess my husband thanks you also. 😁😁

[@streetpilot775]

Great video Dave. I did something a little different on my 2010 charger that I had the same exact problem. I cleaned up the rubber pads with some nail polish remover let it dry and just superglued them back in. A year later and it’s still working. Be careful though, just a little dab is all you need

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Knowing me I wouldn’t get it in the exact spot lol. I have seen some do that as well. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@williambowden1509]

Thank you for the info.

[@freddyjg5520]

Great video.. imma do it to my 2017 ram laramie. Thank you

[@craigtimmons3468]

THANKS, This is an Awesome Tip, I didn't realize that this fix was so easy. Now you have me thinking that I can possibly fix other fobs from different makes and models similarly. 👍👍

[@MotorCityMechanic]

It’s possible they offer others as well. Must have actually buttons and not they rounds discs. Thanks for watching and for the comment

[@lindieross6209]

amazing video! thank you so much!

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Oh boy, that's my remote for my 2008 Challenger... Ahem, alright sir, I'm sitting up straight and paying attention.... Great to see that you are back! I like what you are doing!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Thanks Patrick for following the channel

[@andyharley2525]

Man, this was great information. My truck just started doing these crazy things. I was being to think I ha a poltergeist or gremlins in the system. Then I was like self let's go over and see if ol' David Pike has a fix for this. Thanks dude!

[@jamo9008]

Insanely timely. Mine broke yesterday.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Thanks for watching and for the comment

[@toddcorrigan4874]

Great eazy fix thanks

[@dandrson7903]

I repaired mine using nothing but a pencil with a rubber eraser and super glue. I took it apart as he demonstrates. Once I got to the pad and board, I saw the discs had come loose. I cleaned the circuit with the eraser and then super glued the discs back into place. It's been a year since I did the repair and have had no issues since. The repair cost me little to no money. I am not sure what a tiny drop of glue costs. The method in the video might be advisable if I find those discs come unglued within the next year or two. Otherwise, if you have all the parts right there and they just need some glue, then just glue them back on and there you go.

[@josechavez5950]

Great video, Super great full!

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Brilliant! I opened up my Fobik and -- sure enough -- the disks were out of kilter, so I just ordered two shells to do your fix. I'll see how it goes, but I have every reason to expect it to work perfectly. Thanks!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Simple fix! Thanks for the comment and make sure to subscribe and check out my other videos

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

@@MotorCityMechanic My fobik shells came via UPS yesterday and I did the repair as you showed here and everything now works perfectly. Thanks again!

[@joeymartin8722]

I just done this, cost 16 but worked nonetheless. Just needed the buttons and she’s back working.

[@bills6093]

I have a 2008 Grand Cherokee with the FOBIK with the battery in the case as you showed. However it never had any metal discs on the rubber cover to make the contacts. It has conductive carbon pads that wear out and quit making contact.

[@seancastello8593]

Thank you thank you thank you! This saved me a ton and alot of time as well.

[@cliffweinan3907]

Thank you Mr. Pike, didn't know Amazon sold the remote outer shell with new metal disc. I also was successful in lightly gluing the metal disc back in place with just a drop of super glue. At least the MOPAR remotes use a metal disc. My GM remote uses some type of carbon infused button that is not so easy to repair button connectivity when the carbon layer is gone. I used a bit of conductive paint (for window defrost window grid repair). A car remote gets a lot of use and it should be a simple self repair for button connectivity, instead wasting dealer professional time to reprogram new remote keys.

[@billturner1960]

Another great video!! In lieu of solvents on those contacts I've cleaned mine up and a few friends with nothin more than a light scrubbing with a pencil eraser. Seems to work well. Thank you boss and keep up the great work man! 😎👍

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Nothing like a cheap repair! Thanks for watching

[@floydwilliams3321]

Good information man as always

[@mrsbond9743]

got a battery. I followed your directions on how to take it apart and replace the battery. But only the panic button works. Not the door buttons so I will go on Amazon. And order that feature, thank you so much.

[@kiodabuie8508]

Thank you for this video i just bought a jeep commander and the battery was dead and had to be changed. Now i know what to do to fix the buttons that havent worked. Great video.😊

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment

[@jimstone1404]

I had to open mine up and remove the panic disc, every time i put the ket in the ignition to start my Ram it would activate the horn and lights. Great video!1

[@alainst-martin5229]

Un gros merci pour ce conseil. C'est très utile et très économique.

[@stevenleffert8528]

Thank you been bugging me for years! 😊

[@lemieuxyvan]

excellent tip.

[@scottporter4573]

I have the remote with the screw..i just put a drop of superglue and re-glued the metal disc back on..simple fix without buying anything

[@cordellbetts9841]

Great info really helpful...

[@carlitos2376]

hello David, thank you very much for all your information in your videos I like them, I have a 2020 jeep cherokee, and I would like to know what mileage is recommended to change the fluid of the 9-speed automatic transmission🤠

[@neitzsche5150]

Great video!

[@mrdman094081]

Clear and concise. Thanks👍

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Many thanks