IdCher Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 All of the buttons on my remote work except for the unlock button. Is it just the battery that needs to be replaced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeFan72 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 The battery is a good place to start. Does the unlock button work on your other remote? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Both remotes? If so, a trip to the service department may be in order. If not, maybe a replacement fob. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdCher Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I have only one remote. My car was used when I bought it and they had only one remote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Official Dodge Support DodgeCares Posted April 9, 2013 Official Dodge Support Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) All of the buttons on my remote work except for the unlock button. Is it just the battery that needs to be replaced? Hopefully the battery will do it as that would be the first place to start. When you take the FOB apart to install the new battery take a look at the contacts on the inside for corrosion, debris, or anything that looks out of place. You could also try using a Q-Tip with a little rubbing alcohol to clean the contacts up. Do the locks work using the switch inside the car? Hopefully so. Edited April 9, 2013 by DodgeCares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdCher Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Ok... So I bought another battery and the unlock still does not work. Now what? Is the service shop my only option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdCher Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 DodgeCares... Yes my locks work from the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeFan72 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Not much else you can do, it sounds like you need a new fob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdCher Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Well shoot. Guess I need to order it from a dealership? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Talk to your dealer. I think eBay fobs can be had for relatively cheap and your dealer, or you, can program them. Buy two if you get a good deal. Hopefully others with more knowledge about fobs will chime in here. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Official Dodge Support DodgeCares Posted April 10, 2013 Official Dodge Support Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 I would suggest letting a dealership check it out for you. I understand the expense, but perhaps it is not the FOB but the module inside the vehicle. If you buy a couple of FOB's and it turns out not to be the problem then you wind up spending money needlessly. If you are going to go to the dealership instead of online to get the FOB's, if that is what is needed, I would offer two suggestions. The first would be that since FOB's are very expensive at the dealership you may want to consider just getting one and using the one you have as a backup since it works other than the locks. My other thought would be that if you don't have remote start on the vehicle to consider having the dealership install it at this time if you were thinking about possibly getting one. Remote start kits from the dealership come with 2 new programmed keys so it kills two birds with one stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeFan72 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 My dealer quoted me the remote start install for $450. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 If you have a friend versed in electronics, let him/her check the switches inside the fob. Once a colleague of mine has the same problem as you. It turns out that one of the pins in the switch was broken, and a quick soldering job restored it to fully working condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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