Dodge Durango Key Fob Replacement
Lost the key or need a spare fob for your Dodge Durango? A mobile locksmith comes to you and programs it on-site, same day, well under dealer pricing.
Locked out of your Dodge Durango or down to one key fob? We come to you in McKinney or anywhere in North Dallas, cut and program a Durango key by VIN right at your driveway, usually same day. Most jobs run well under the dealer price, and you skip the tow to a service drive.
- Key or fob cut to your VIN
- Programmed & tested on-site
- Mobile: we come to your car
- Usually well under dealer pricing
*Flat estimate for a standard transponder key. Proximity / push-to-start smart fobs cost more, and the exact price is quoted on the call before any work.
Dodge Durango Keys & Fobs
The Durango's key tech depends on the year. Older second-gen Durangos (2011 to roughly 2013) used a remote-head transponder key with a metal blade you turn in the ignition. From around 2014 on, most Durangos run proximity (push-to-start) smart fobs, the rounded FOBIK-style and later the newer black smart key, where you keep the fob in your pocket and the truck reads it to start. Both types pair to the truck through the WIN module, and either way we need the VIN to pull the right key code and program the transponder or proximity fob to your specific vehicle. Adding a fob means onboarding it to the system on-site; a lost-all-keys situation takes a little longer because we have to generate a new key from scratch by VIN.
A very common Durango call is a dead push-to-start fob that won't unlock or start the truck. Nine times out of ten it's the CR2032 coin cell inside the fob, not the truck. If your range got shorter before it quit, or the dash flashes a "key fob not detected" message, swap the battery first. When the fob still won't respond after a fresh battery, the next suspect is worn internal buttons or a cracked board from being dropped, and at that point a fresh fob programmed by VIN is the fix. Push-to-start Durangos also have a backup: there's a hidden slot or spot near the start button where you can hold the dead fob to start the truck once, which gets you off the side of the road.
Dodge Durango Key Fob FCC IDs
Flip your fob over: the FCC ID is printed on the back of the case. Find it below, or just read it to our dispatcher. It tells us the exact remote your Dodge Durango takes before the van rolls out.
| Years | Key type | FCC ID |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-2013 | FOBIK key | IYZ-C01C |
| 2014-2024 | Proximity smart fob | M3N-40821302 |
Spare key with a working key in hand: from $75. Full replacement, no key at all: from $189. Smart and proximity fobs price above basic chip keys; the exact flat number comes with your VIN on the call.
Trim and market can change the fob, and several IDs often fit one model year. We confirm the exact part by VIN on every job, so a mismatched guess never reaches your driveway.
Not sure if yours is a transponder key, flip remote or smart fob? Our car key types guide shows every kind with photos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We program Durango fobs on-site with the same kind of equipment a dealer uses. We pull your key code by VIN, cut the blade if it's a remote-head key, and pair the transponder or proximity fob to your truck right there. No tow, no dealer wait, and usually same day.
Yes, but it takes a bit longer than adding a spare. With no working key, we generate a new key from scratch using your VIN, then program it to the truck. We'll verify you're the owner first. For a push-to-start Durango we'll need access to the vehicle to onboard the new smart fob.
It depends on the year and whether it's a turn-key transponder or a push-to-start proximity fob. Smart fobs cost more than the older remote-head keys. Either way, most Durango jobs come in well under what a dealer charges once you factor in their fob price plus the tow. We'll quote you the exact number by VIN before any work starts.
Yes. A 2015 Durango runs the proximity push-to-start fob paired through the WIN module. We pull the code by VIN and program it at the truck. The older 2011-2013 remote-head turn keys are covered the same visit. Any Durango year is fine; adding a spare is quick, all-keys-lost just takes a little longer.
It depends on the year. 2011-2013 Dodge Durango: IYZ-C01C; 2014-2024 Dodge Durango: M3N-40821302. The ID is printed on the back of your fob case. Trim and market can change it, so we confirm the exact part by VIN before the van rolls out.