2005ViperRam
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Somewhere in the past, my ignition switch was replaced. How do I know?
I went to Dodge and got the key code for my truck. I wanted a 1st generation key, and not a key cut from a key, that was cut from another key, which was cut from yet another key. I took the key code to the local locksmith and they cut a non-transponder key. The locksmith told me that after years of being a locksmith he wanted to make sure the key would turn everything. Sure enough, the key opened the door, but would not turn the ignition. Somewhere in its past the ignition switch was replaced. I now want the ignition code to match what the Dodge records say.
Since the key transponder matches the ECM, and not the ignition lock itself, my question is can the existing key transponders be reprogrammed, or, is it a one shot thing? I.e once programmed it can it be programmed again or do I need to buy more keys?
At least my house keys are easily understood, both pinks in the front door, and the brown in the back door.
I went to Dodge and got the key code for my truck. I wanted a 1st generation key, and not a key cut from a key, that was cut from another key, which was cut from yet another key. I took the key code to the local locksmith and they cut a non-transponder key. The locksmith told me that after years of being a locksmith he wanted to make sure the key would turn everything. Sure enough, the key opened the door, but would not turn the ignition. Somewhere in its past the ignition switch was replaced. I now want the ignition code to match what the Dodge records say.
Since the key transponder matches the ECM, and not the ignition lock itself, my question is can the existing key transponders be reprogrammed, or, is it a one shot thing? I.e once programmed it can it be programmed again or do I need to buy more keys?
At least my house keys are easily understood, both pinks in the front door, and the brown in the back door.
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