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2005 Dodge Dakota Remote Key Programming Instructions

Written by Cole Fuquay

Updated at June 24th, 2024

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NOTE: Any existing remote/keys not used/reprogrammed during Programming will no longer work. With this procedure you are only Programming the remote portion of the key. Instructions for Remote/Key without Transponder Instructions for Remote/Key with Transponder NOTE: This procedure CAN ONLY be used on vehicles built in the USA. You MUST HAVE two working programmed Remote/keys before you can add a third remote/key. If you only have ONE WORKING REMOTE/KEY and want to add a second key this procedure WILL NOT WORK.

NOTE: Any existing remote/keys not used/reprogrammed during Programming will no longer work. With this procedure you are only Programming the remote portion of the key.

Instructions for Remote/Key without Transponder

 

  1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors. Turn the ignition to the run position (as far as you can go without starting the engine).
  2. Using any programmed remote/key, press the unlock button for 4 to 10 seconds.
  3. Within the specified 4 to 10 seconds, continue pressing the unlock button and press the panic button. A chime will sound indicating Programming mode. Release both buttons.
  4. Within 60 seconds carry out the following procedure for each remaining remote/keys. Press the lock and unlock button at the same time for 2 seconds and release on a new remote/key. A chime will sound. Within 4 seconds press and release the unlock button. A chime will sound.
  5. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the key.
  6. Test the remote(s)

Instructions for Remote/Key with Transponder

NOTE: This procedure CAN ONLY be used on vehicles built in the USA. You MUST HAVE two working programmed Remote/keys before you can add a third remote/key. If you only have ONE WORKING REMOTE/KEY and want to add a second key this procedure WILL NOT WORK.

 

  1. Using the first program remote/key turn ignition to the ON position for 5 seconds. (Do not crank the engine). Turn remote/key off and remove.
  2. Within 5 seconds insert second working programmed remote/key. Turn ignition to the ON position (Do not crank engine) security light will begin to flash and chime will be heard within 10 seconds. Turn remote/key off and remove. NOTE: Some vehicles will not chime, only the security light will flash.
  3. Within 5 seconds insert third NEW CUT remote/key and turn ignition to the ON position (Do not crank engine). The security light should start flashing and within 10 seconds you should hear a chime and the security light should go out. Once the security light goes out, the new remote/key should be programmed. Turn the remote/key to the OFF position, remove the key.
  4. Test key and remote.

 
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