New Ignition Key

[WM-300]

I lost my spare ignition key. Called Dodge Dealer, they quoted me $77.00 for the key and an additional $24 to program the key. I had no choice but to order the key. Is there any way to program the key without a dealer getting involved. The dealer told me the key has to be in the key switch to program.

Thanks
WM-300

 

[Prairie Dog]

You can get replacement keys at some hardware stores or other places where they make these specialized keys. I used to manage an ACE HW and we charged $70 for them including programming.

 

[B.G. Smith]

You can buy a key for about $20.00 on ebay and program it yourself if you have two woeking keys. Some places are reluctant to cut the keys but local locksmith did mine for $5.00. I lost ny second key early on and had to go to dealer, $239.00 Charged an hour labor to program. It takes all of two minutes to program. bg

 

[Blu-meanie]

I am looking at my '05 key and it doesn't look like a programmable key to me. You sure an '03 key is that way? Are you talking about the key or the door opener thing? The door/alarm fob can be programmed without a dealer. The routine is in the owners manual.

 

[Prairie Dog]

I am looking at my '05 key and it doesn't look like a programmable key to me. You sure an '03 key is that way?

Some are and some aren't - it was an option.