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Dealer key pin code?

16K views 12 replies 12 participants last post by  frankss  
#1 ·
I only have one fob for my truck, so I bought another. My dad being a mechanic has a scanner that can program new fobs, so I thought I would try to save the $50 the dealer charges for this service.

Anyhow, went down to the dealer with my truck to get the pin key code so that we can program it. The dealer said they cannot and will not provide me with the code as it's a Chryler policy. Only the service tech's are allowed to know it. Is this common practice? Wish I didn't have to spend the cash to get this programmed when he has the pin right in front of him in the computer.
 
#2 ·
My locksmith told me that he can clone my key. I have same problem you have. I haven't been to his shop to have this magic done, so I'm not 100% sure that it works,. He's been doing locks for the family business for 30 years, so I'm pretty sure that if it can be done, he can do it. You might hit up a couple local locksmiths.
 
#4 ·
My wife lost her key fob (my spare keys) to my truck. I haven't called the dealer to see what a replacement would cost. Does anyone know what it'd cost for a replacement fob and to have it programed?
 
#6 ·
that's where I bought the ones for our caravan too, ebay. dealer wanted over $100 for each fob.
 
#7 ·
FYI it is a free charge and it is in fact not a Chrysler polos you to not give out your pin To you

Go tell him you are going to report him to Chrysler if he doesn’t give it to you. You own the vehicle and that pin. They’re just trying to get you to use their services to cut a key.

If you have the pin you can program a key with most programmers.
 
#10 ·
Definitely try a different dealership. I just got mine a few weeks ago and all I had to do was show the tech proof of ownership. Didnt charge me anything for it either.
 
#12 ·
Check your owners manual. I think you can do it yourself if you have one good one. Code is required it no good one to copy.
 
#13 ·
With the dealer pin and AlfaOBD you can program your own remote. I know it works for the push button FOB, but I don't know if it'll work for the keyed one