Dodge Key Programming
Here’s how every Dodge key programs. Plain keyless remotes sync onboard yourself; chip keys, remote-head keys, and FOBIK slot-keys you can add at home if you already have two working keys; push-to-start proximity keys need an automotive key professional. Find your model below.
Find your Dodge model
Tap your model, then match your key to the photo. Each picture links to that exact key if you need a replacement.
Dodge Avenger
2008–2014 · Remote-Head Key Partly DIY
Remote-head key — bladed key you turn in the ignition. Add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2008–2014 · Transponder Chip Key Partly DIY
Dodge chip key — add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
Dodge Caliber
2007–2013 · Remote-Head Key Partly DIY
Remote-head key — bladed key you turn in the ignition. Add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2007–2012 · Transponder Chip Key Partly DIY
Dodge chip key — add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
Dodge Caravan
1999–2003 · Keyless Remote Do it yourself
Standalone keyless-entry remote — program it yourself onboard with one working remote. Steps below.
2001–2018 · Transponder Chip Key Partly DIY
Dodge chip key — add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2004–2007 · Remote-Head Key Partly DIY
Remote-head key — bladed key you turn in the ignition. Add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2008–2019 · FOBIK Key Partly DIY
FOBIK — the fob twists into the dash slot to start the car. Add one yourself if you have two working FOBIKs (onboard, no tools — it programs the immobilizer so the car starts); fewer than two needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
Dodge Challenger
2008–2014 · FOBIK Key Partly DIY
FOBIK — the fob twists into the dash slot to start the car. Add one yourself if you have two working FOBIKs (onboard, no tools — it programs the immobilizer so the car starts); fewer than two needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2009–2014 · Transponder Chip Key Partly DIY
Dodge chip key — add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2015–2024 · Smart Key Pro programming
Needs professional programming with compatible equipment.
Dodge Charger
2005–2007 · Remote-Head Key Partly DIY
Remote-head key — bladed key you turn in the ignition. Add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2006–2010 · Transponder Chip Key Partly DIY
Dodge chip key — add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2008–2013 · FOBIK Key Partly DIY
FOBIK — the fob twists into the dash slot to start the car. Add one yourself if you have two working FOBIKs (onboard, no tools — it programs the immobilizer so the car starts); fewer than two needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2011–2024 · Smart Key Pro programming
Needs professional programming with compatible equipment.
Dodge Dakota
2001–2004 · Keyless Remote Do it yourself
Standalone keyless-entry remote — program it yourself onboard with one working remote. Steps below.
2001–2011 · Transponder Chip Key Partly DIY
Dodge chip key — add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2004–2011 · Remote-Head Key Partly DIY
Remote-head key — bladed key you turn in the ignition. Add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
Dodge Dart
2012–2016 · FOBIK Key Partly DIY
FOBIK — the fob twists into the dash slot to start the car. Add one yourself if you have two working FOBIKs (onboard, no tools — it programs the immobilizer so the car starts); fewer than two needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2013–2016 · Transponder Chip Key Partly DIY
Dodge chip key — add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2014–2016 · Smart Key Pro programming
Needs professional programming with compatible equipment.
Dodge Durango
2000–2003 · Keyless Remote Do it yourself
Standalone keyless-entry remote — program it yourself onboard with one working remote. Steps below.
2001–2017 · Transponder Chip Key Partly DIY
Dodge chip key — add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2004–2011 · Remote-Head Key Partly DIY
Remote-head key — bladed key you turn in the ignition. Add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2011–2013 · FOBIK Key Partly DIY
FOBIK — the fob twists into the dash slot to start the car. Add one yourself if you have two working FOBIKs (onboard, no tools — it programs the immobilizer so the car starts); fewer than two needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2014–2024 · Smart Key Pro programming
Needs professional programming with compatible equipment.
Dodge Grand Caravan
1999–2003 · Keyless Remote Do it yourself
Standalone keyless-entry remote — program it yourself onboard with one working remote. Steps below.
Dodge Intrepid
1998–2005 · Keyless Remote Do it yourself
Standalone keyless-entry remote — program it yourself onboard with one working remote. Steps below.
1998–2004 · Transponder Chip Key Partly DIY
Dodge chip key — add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
Dodge Journey
2009–2010 · FOBIK Key Partly DIY
FOBIK — the fob twists into the dash slot to start the car. Add one yourself if you have two working FOBIKs (onboard, no tools — it programs the immobilizer so the car starts); fewer than two needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2009–2010 · Transponder Chip Key Partly DIY
Dodge chip key — add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2011–2020 · Smart Key Pro programming
Needs professional programming with compatible equipment.
Dodge Magnum
2004–2007 · Remote-Head Key Partly DIY
Remote-head key — bladed key you turn in the ignition. Add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2005–2008 · Transponder Chip Key Partly DIY
Dodge chip key — add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2008 · FOBIK Key Partly DIY
FOBIK — the fob twists into the dash slot to start the car. Add one yourself if you have two working FOBIKs (onboard, no tools — it programs the immobilizer so the car starts); fewer than two needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
Dodge Neon
2000–2006 · Transponder Chip Key Partly DIY
Dodge chip key — add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
Dodge Nitro
2007–2012 · Remote-Head Key Partly DIY
Remote-head key — bladed key you turn in the ignition. Add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2007–2012 · Transponder Chip Key Partly DIY
Dodge chip key — add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
Dodge RAM 1500
2002–2008 · Transponder Chip Key Partly DIY
Dodge chip key — add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2006–2009 · Remote-Head Key Partly DIY
Remote-head key — bladed key you turn in the ignition. Add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2009–2024 · FOBIK Key Partly DIY
FOBIK — the fob twists into the dash slot to start the car. Add one yourself if you have two working FOBIKs (onboard, no tools — it programs the immobilizer so the car starts); fewer than two needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2019–2024 · Smart Key Pro programming
Needs professional programming with compatible equipment.
Dodge RAM 2500
1999–2008 · Transponder Chip Key Partly DIY
Dodge chip key — add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2006–2009 · Remote-Head Key Partly DIY
Remote-head key — bladed key you turn in the ignition. Add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2009–2024 · FOBIK Key Partly DIY
FOBIK — the fob twists into the dash slot to start the car. Add one yourself if you have two working FOBIKs (onboard, no tools — it programs the immobilizer so the car starts); fewer than two needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2019–2025 · Smart Key Pro programming
Needs professional programming with compatible equipment.
Dodge Stratus
1999–2006 · Transponder Chip Key Partly DIY
Dodge chip key — add one yourself if you have two working keys (onboard, no tools); all keys lost needs an automotive key professional. Steps below.
2001–2006 · Keyless Remote Do it yourself
Standalone keyless-entry remote — program it yourself onboard with one working remote. Steps below.
Dodge Viper
1998–2009 · Keyless Remote Pro programming
Needs professional programming — find an independent locksmith near you.
Add a key yourself — with two working keys
Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep let you add a key at home only if you already have two keys that start the car — no tools. Your new key’s blade must be cut to your vehicle first (any shop can do it). If you have fewer than two working keys, the car needs an automotive key professional with the security PIN.
- Insert the first working key, turn to ON/RUN (engine off) for about 3 seconds, then turn off and remove it.
- Within 15 seconds, insert the second working key and turn to ON/RUN. Leave it on for about 10 seconds until you hear a single chime, then turn off and remove it.
- Within 60 seconds, insert the new key and turn to ON/RUN. A chime confirms it’s programmed.
- Turn off, then start the engine with the new key to confirm. Repeat for any additional keys.
For plain keyless remotes (no chip), the remote buttons sync onboard separately. Steps below.
▶ Watch it done
Video: Tim Charles on YouTube (independent, not affiliated with us). Your year may differ slightly — the written steps above are for your vehicle.
Keyless-entry remote — program it yourself
These 1998–2006 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep keyless remotes learn onboard in about 2 minutes, no tools. You need one remote that already works on the vehicle. (This is for the separate keyless remote; a key with a chip that starts the car is a different procedure.)
- Get in and close all the doors.
- Put the key in the ignition and turn it to ON — don’t start the engine.
- On the working remote, press and hold UNLOCK for 4–10 seconds. While still holding UNLOCK, press PANIC, then let go of both. A chime means it’s in programming mode.
- Within 30 seconds, press any button on each remote you want to use — including the original. Each one chimes when it’s learned.
- Turn the ignition OFF and test every remote.
No working remote? It needs a programmer — find an independent locksmith near you.
▶ Watch it done
Video: 4DIYers on YouTube (independent, not affiliated with us). Your year may differ slightly — the written steps above are for your vehicle.
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