Dodge Durango Locksmith - Lost Keys What To Do, Options, Costs, Tips
For years, our company has been working with Dodge Durango keys and locks. In this article, we will like to provide you some answers and give you information about common problems with Dodge Durango keys.
Before we continue, we will like you to take a look at the following questions:
- Does your Dodge Durango have an electronic chip inside the key head?
- Is it a Fobik key, Smart key, flip key, remote and key combo or just a regular transponder chip key?
- Do you know the reason why your key is stuck in your ignition and where you can repair it?
- Where can you make a spare key make for your Dodge Durango?
We would provide answers to these questions and many more. If you still have questions at the end of this article, you can always contact us with your questions and we will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible with the answers. You can as well give us a call.
Programming a Dodge Durango Key
You will need the help of either a locksmith company or a Dodge dealership to be able to program any type of a remote key to your Dodge Durango. The only difference between the two is the type of service you will receive. A car locksmith company are usually able to send their technicians to your location to get the job done while the dealership will ask you to bring your car to them.
Replacement of Dodge Durango Key
Dodge has over the years changed the keys and security systems on Dodge Durango SUVs. Therefore, if you are searching for the right information on your Dodge Durango keys, the right answer will depends on the year your vehicle was made.
Below, you can see some basic information about the type of key your Dodge Durango needs depending on the year it was made:
Dodge Durango that was made in 1998, 1999 or 2000 needs just a very simple key. With these types of keys, you don't need to program them to your SUV. If you need a copy made, you can copy the key at many hardware stores. We always recommend the ACE hardware. In a situation where you lost your key, you can ask a locksmith company or a dealership to help you make another key using your SUV VIN number.
Dodge Durango made in the years 2001, 2002, and 2003 needs a regular transponder chip key. This one is also easy to make. A locksmith company or a Dodge dealership can easily help you to cut and program the key for you.
The Dodge Durango SUVs that were made in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, or 2013, have different keys. Mostly, the type of key your vehicle has was a buyer's option when the vehicle was bought. In these years, you can choose to have a regular transponder chip key or a remote and key combo. You also have a choice to choose Smart key. Irrespective of what type of key you have, you cannot program it yourself; you can either ask a locksmith to help you or you go to Dodge dealership. If you really want to save some money, you can order for the key blank online on Amazon or eBay and then take it to a professional to cut and program it for you. You can order for key blank from ikeyless.com, ebay.com or amazon.com.
For Dodge Durango made in 2007 to 2013, your vehicle can have remote and key combo, a flip key or a keyless entry known as a Fobik key. Please read the paragraph above for more information.
In a situation where you have an electronic chip key, you can do the programming of the key yourself. You can find information on how to do this below;
What to Do when the Dodge Durango Key Won't Turn the Ignition
There are situations when customers have problems with their ignition. Mostly, there are two reasons why this may happen; it may either be because of the overused key. To solve this problem, we advice you make a new key using your VIN number or key code. You can be able to do this with the help of a locksmith company or at a Dodge dealership.
Another problem may be because your ignition switch stops working. In this case, a locksmith can help you fix the problem by rekeying it.
Dodge Durango Spare Key
You can program the keys yourself if you want to have an additional key to your Dodge Durango. However, you will need to be able to understand the Dodge security system before you can be able to do this. Dodge, as part of their security system, will ask the vehicle owner to have 2 cut and programmed keys to be able to program an additional key. This is the reason why we usually advice that any Dodge Durango owner to have 3 keys; two key as spares, one key he can use constantly. This will save you money in the long run.
Here is how to get your spare key:
You can easily purchase Dodge Durango transponder chip keys, Smart key/Fobik keys, remote and key combos, or a flip key. You will get a huge discount when you purchase them online than offline from a locksmith company or a Dodge dealership. Once you get these keys, you will need to take it to a professional to help you cut and program them. You can program the third key yourself if you already have two working keys.
Follow the steps below to get it done:
- Cut the new keys you just purchased. A locksmith company can help you do this; you can as well do it in a hardware store such as ACE hardware.
- Put one of the two working keys with you into the Dodge Durango ignition and turn it to the "ON" position.
- Allow the key to stay in that position for about 5 to 15 seconds. Note; it should not exceed 15 seconds before you turn it back to the "OFF" position.
- Remove the key and insert the second old working key. Carefully turn it to the "ON" position and leave it there for the minimum of 5 seconds and maximum of 15 seconds.
- After about then seconds, a theft alarm light will come up and you will also hear a ding sound indicating that your vehicle is now ready to program your new duplicate key.
- Carefully turn the key to the "OFF" position within 1 minute and take the key out.
- Put in your new, third key and turn your vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" position.
- Wait, you will hear a sound after about ten seconds and the theft alarm light will stop.
- Wait for another 5 seconds and then carefully turn the ignition switch to the "OFF" position.
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