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RAM 1500 Key Fob Replacement
Lost the key or need a spare fob for your RAM 1500? A mobile locksmith comes to you and programs it on-site, same day, well under dealer pricing.
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RAM 1500
- Years
- 2009-2024
- Generations
- 3
- FCC IDs
- 3
Need a RAM 1500 key replacement in McKinney and nearby cities? 2009-2012 and 2013-2018 trucks use a FOBIK key, and 2019-2024 RAM 1500s run a proximity smart fob. Apex Locksmith Pros comes to you, pulls the key data by VIN, and cuts and programs the RAM 1500 key on-site so the immobilizer accepts it. The total is flat, quoted by phone before dispatch, and carries no call-out fee.
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RAM 1500 FCC IDsSecond Car Key, Same Visit
The tech is already at your car, so a spare cut on the spot runs half price.
Code KEY50
One coupon per job, offers don't stack. Mention the code on the phone and the dispatcher applies it to your flat quote.
What Key Does the RAM 1500 Use?
Which fob your RAM 1500 needs depends on the year. Older DR/DH body trucks (roughly mid-2000s to 2010) use a transponder ignition key, often with a separate remote, on the older Chrysler chip family. Fourth-gen trucks (2009-2018, the DS body) typically run a remote-head key (FOBIK) that slots into the dash and turns to start. The current fifth-gen DT (2019 on) uses a proximity smart fob for push-to-start, plus a laser-cut (sidewinder) emergency blade hidden inside for the door. Every one of these has to be cut to your VIN and programmed to the truck's immobilizer with a tool that talks to the security module. Proximity fobs also need the keyless-entry side paired, not just the chip, which is why a hardware-store copy won't start it.
The most common RAM 1500 call
A super common RAM 1500 complaint is the push-to-start fob that's gotten flaky, the truck says "Key Fob Not Detected" or won't recognize it until you hold it right against the start button. Most of the time that's a dead CR2032 coin cell inside the fob, not a truck fault. Swapping the battery brings it back. If a fresh battery doesn't fix it, the fob's internal board or the proximity antenna can be the issue, and we can program a replacement smart fob on-site to confirm.
RAM 1500 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 RAM 1500 takes before the van rolls out.
| Years | Key type | FCC ID |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-2012 | FOBIK key | IYZ-C01C |
| 2013-2018 | FOBIK key | GQ4-53T |
| 2019-2024 | Proximity smart fob | OHT-4882056 |
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.
How We Make a RAM 1500 Key at Your Car
Four steps, all at your location. You know the flat total before a tech is sent.
- 1
Call with year and model
Tell us what you drive and whether a working key is left. You hear the flat total before anyone is sent.
- 2
We come to your car
A mobile tech drives to your driveway, office lot or parking garage. No tow to the dealer.
- 3
Cut to your VIN
The key code is decoded from your VIN and the blade is cut to match your doors and ignition.
- 4
Programmed and tested
The chip or fob is programmed to the immobilizer and tested on the RAM 1500 before the tech leaves.
RAM 1500 key prices
Flat quote before dispatchSpare key
You still have a working key
From$119+
Key or fob programming
Programmed to your car on-site
From$129+
All keys lost
No key at all, built from your VIN
From$129+
Every job includes
- Key or fob cut to your VIN
- Programmed & tested on-site
- Mobile: we come to your car
- Flat total quoted before dispatch
Prices are starting points. Proximity and push-to-start smart fobs cost more than a basic chip key, and the exact flat total comes with your VIN on the call, before any work.
What Do RAM 1500 Owners Ask?
Straight answers for RAM 1500 owners in McKinney and nearby cities: which key your car uses, what to have ready and how on-site programming works.
Yes. We program proximity smart fobs for the 2019-and-up RAM 1500 right at your truck. We cut the hidden emergency blade to your VIN and pair the fob to the immobilizer on-site, so there's no dealer trip and no tow.
Yes, and it's a good idea to do it before that last one's gone. With a working key it's a quick add. If you've lost all keys, we can still program a new one from scratch by VIN, it just takes a bit longer because the truck has to relearn the fob.
It depends on the year and fob type. Older remote-head FOBIK keys are cheaper; the newer push-to-start smart fobs cost more because of the proximity electronics. Most RAM 1500 fob jobs still run noticeably under dealer pricing, and we come to you. We'll quote the exact number for your year before any work.
Sure. A 2013 RAM 1500 is a DS-body truck, so it runs the FOBIK remote-head key that slots into the dash, cut to your VIN and programmed to the immobilizer at the truck. Older chip keys and the 2019-and-up proximity fobs with the hidden blade are the same visit. Every RAM year is covered with the VIN handy.
It depends on the year. 2009-2012 RAM 1500: IYZ-C01C; 2013-2018 RAM 1500: GQ4-53T; 2019-2024 RAM 1500: OHT-4882056. 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.
Deciding where to go? Dealer, AutoZone or locksmith? compares cost, wait and what each one can program.
Question about your RAM 1500 key not answered here? Call or text us and we will answer it.
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