RAM Key fob Not Working / Responding **Quick Fix**- 2016 Ram 1500
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Lock/Unlock/Remote Start work fine but key won’t turn on your RAM truck?
Try this first before spending some serious $$$ at the dealership!
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Yes! Your fix worked for me as well. Thanks for getting the word out on this. It saved me many hours, dollars, and a huge headache!
Thank You So Much Was Stuck For 2 Hours Waited On Tow Truck. Dealership Is Out 3 Weeks Plus To Look At It... Saved Me A Ton Of Money Worked Like A Charm. Praise God! For Gentleman Like You Sir...God Bless You And Your Family Sir!
On the last trip I had to reinsert the key about 10-15 times to get it to read each time. Your video was the first the popped up when I searched for the problem. No visible dust buildup on mine, but I sprayed it thoroughly anyway. Put it back together and the truck is reading the key again! Thanks for your video. 2014 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins
2020 Ram 1500 - same issue, first time it came up for me today. Intermittent reading of the key. Cleaned of the barrel insert, PCB and housing. Works like a charm. Saved my day dude, thank you so much for this fix 🤙🏻
Great video, right to the point and easy to follow. No fluff, just great instructions
You’re a life saver!!! You’re the only guy who thoroughly explained it and I was able to move my truck that stopped on me because of the key
RAM 2018 1500 worked out!!
You sir are a god send.
Stuck out in the West Texas desert 🌵🌵 stressing about what to do. I climbed a windmill to get service and found your video.
You saved my ass and my paycheck!
So glad this worked out for ya!
I'm not trying to burst your bubble. All you needed to do is unplug the ignition module...wait 1 or 2 minutes and plug it back in. Or even an easier fix is disconnect the negative side of your battery for a few minutes till it resets and then reconnect.
Wow that’s wonderful all the lives you touched with that simple fix
Have the same problem with my work truck going to administer your knowledge and fix the problem now that you showed me the way
Many thanks 🎉
Bro I just tried this method and it was spot on. Thank you for your services and showing that there's good people on earth
Appreciate the love bro! Glad I could help!
That malfunction also powered off the radio and power windows
Finally somebody with some competence. Thanks. You’re the man.
Had the same thing to our 2014 dodge ram 1500. Had a mechanic look at and he couldn’t figure out what was wrong. Watched this video and had my husband try and it worked. Thanks so much
Glad it worked out for yall! Thank you for the support!
Not all heros wear capes but you need to put one on cuz you're my hero. Thanks for putting this on yt.
Thank you so much for posting! I haven't had this problem...yet ... with my 2017 Ram 1500. Good to know how to repair it. I'm amazed though, that dust can get inside that box when it appears to be sealed pretty good. Looking at the posts to this video, I guess it is. But, I now know how to fix it if it becomes necessary!!! Thank you again for a very thorough video on how to do this.
Thank you, dad's truck was stuck in the drive for two days and this was the fix for us😊
Brilliant. Worked like a charm for me on my 2011. Very dusty ignition box after the rural roads. Thank you sir.
OMG Brother thanks for the Video... came out of the woods from hunting and went to start my truck, and BOOM... WRONG KEY FOB. Thought it was the cold, so used the remote start to heat up the key and it worked. Thought I was done, NOPE! Went home, then went to go run an errand, WRONG KEY FOB! Then google searched for the problem, and watched your video. Thought, WTH.... opened mine up and it was a mess, dusty as hell! Cleaned it all out, and surprise surprise it WORKED!!!! Thanks, brother!!
Glad i could help!
What year is your truck and how many miles. I’m having similar problems 2017 Dodge ram tradesmen 60,000 miles. I just got back from hunting trip from the panhandle. Florida was in real rough terrain and muddy got back to work and I have no power in my truck.
@@timmyjurich8318 2018 Ram 2500 Bighorn!
Did that fix the issue? Or did you have to replace the win module?
@@mcdlol6 Def fixed my problem, been two months no issues.
Well my new friend I have to say it took more time to get my tools together and wait the suggested 10 minutes you mention than it did to fix this. And...IT IS FIXED! Starts right up. I can't thank you enough for making this video.
Thanks so much you just saved me a $175 tow! Did this in the back alley after work and 👌🏾we on the road again!
Glad it worked out!
I left to get some food 2hrs before I had to get my daughter from school. And went I got back to my truck boom nothing. Just know this video saved me a tow a trip to dealership. And most important got my daughter on time! GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER
Thank you! Glad i could help!
Awesome video. I got in my truck to go to work and nothing. I started checking all the fuses, luckily it was in my garage by all my tools. Couldnt figure it out because no one had my exact issue. All I did was blow it out. Didnt even clean it. BOOM!. NICE WORK man.
2013 RAM 2500 - worked like a charm! Thank you for the excellent tip.
Been having this issue the past week luckily it starts up after a few minutes. But I will definitely be doing this when I get home today. Thank you!
I fixed my truck after watching this video, thank you!
This video awesome save lots of time and straight to the point just got home notice truck dash was flickering my alternator brand new and battery just saw this video after my truck wouldn't start when I decided to turn it off at home try to crank up no power at all key was stuck which was weird did exactly what this video said put it back on crank up thanks bro
Dude you saved me 1000s on my 2018 Dodge Ram 2500 with this video. After hours of trying everything found this video thank you, you got a subscriber for life man
How dirty was it when you took it apart? I have a 2018 1500 with the same problems. Just watched this video went out to it apart and it didnt seem that dirty
@@scottmoyer47 mine didn't look dirty either, but I sprayed it out, let it vaporize off, and now it works again. Hopefully for a long time. I sprayed off the circuit card, both sides, and also the socket the Fobik plugs into.
Dude I’m so glad a ran across this video! Instantly worked right after I cleaned it out on my 2013 2500! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much you saved my Day, if anyone is wondering if this is going to work i highly suggest you follow instructions i followed step by step and it worked!
thank you MJ Altairy. Your video saved me several hundred dollars.
so glad I found this video! it helped immensely thanks for sharing this information!
It worked! You’re a lifesaver, thank you sir
2019 ram classic same problems got it fixed quick with this video 🙏thanks man appreciate the solid tutorial
Glad it worked out for ya!
Thank you sir, after I bought new ignition starter switch and new fob, I watch your video the carburetor cleaner worked, thank you again..
Glad it worked out for you!
You are the man! Thank you for taking the time to do this Video!! 🙏
Worked perfect for me !I had barley any debris or anything in my WIN but it still worked!
WOW! You saved me a lot of aggression and money! Found this tried it and it worked GREAT!
Glad I could help!
Man thank you, this video saved me a tow bill. You ever near Charlotte let me know I'll buy your beer. And you got a subscriber.
My truck scared the shit out of me today with transmission problem on dash. Was able to get home but when I turned off truck it did the exact same thing yours did, so I tried your repair and man it worked perfect. Now it’s back to normal again
Nice! Glad it worked out for ya!
This worked very well Thank you!! Mine had a lot of dirt around the copper coil. Just used compressed air and it worked like a charm!!
Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge
Worked for me! Only had carb cleaner also and no issues. Thanks!!!
I was very skeptical and It worked.. It might not work for every situation but it did for mine and I’m so glad it did, I have a warranty on my truck but they would have to do diagnostics and have it towed and get new keys and reprogram keys so I tried this and it worked.. if you haven’t tried this you should thanks again
Worked like a charm, thank you so much for the video!
Lifesaver worked for my Dodge thanks for the video!!
I watched your video followed the steps and it worked! Thank you!
Awesome! Glad it worked for you too!
Also worked on 2020 ram 1500 classic. You saved me 150 for tow and who k ows how much after. Thanx so much!!
Omg My hubbys 2012 ram 3500 has been parked For at least 6 m Would stay on or start Did this & It worked 👏🏽He does concrete So I’m assuming from key fob being in pocket or dirty it stoped working it was a hit or miss Sometimes it would start sometimes it would stay like Stuck or jump back from Run while driveling & Just shut off🤷🏽♀️ Again Ty & Hey Im super happy I was able to get it fixed ✊🏽
Thanks for the step by step guide. Will have to try it out myself this time. I have a 2013 Ram 1500 that had this problem. Unfortunately I decided to take to the dealership (they know what they're doing, right?) and got charged $500+ for ignition replacement with new keys a few months ago. But now it started again, with only one of the two keys working. Definitely gonna give this a try before anything else.
Change batteries in remotes yo
This video helped out tremendously! Thanks brother
Glad I could help!
Saved my butt!
I tried compressed air first, wasn’t enough-the brake/compressed air clean did it.
Nice! Appreciate the comment!
Take off the key 🔑 box cleaned inside with contact cleaner and boom 💥 work like a champ... thanks buddy!!
I'm going to try this tomorrow. This is my first dodge. I'll never buy another one again. It's been less than a week since I bought it.
Trying this later after work. THANK YOU
Good to know, I live in an area that has lots of dusty gravel roads. I’m sure this video will help save me one day. That’s if I have cleaner and tools on hand.
Haven’t had that issue yet but good to know thanks 🙏
Thanks this video help a lot I was about get a new fab one of my fab works when it wants to but the other one works all the time
Sir you are the MAN! Thanks!
Thank you. Mine is starting to do this. Very hopefull. Good job.
I had this to happen to me today. I found your video and realized that was the same thing that happened to mine. I took your advice and after getting it apart and cleaning it with electronics cleaner. When I put it back together it worked. Just wondering has the same thing ever happened again. We live on a dusty road. Thanks for posting your fix
You solve my problem, you are great, thanks so much from Switzerland, Greetings Mac
Glad i could help! Thank you!
Great video MJ. Thanks bro.
Thank you!!!!! I'll be doing this Wednesday... Luckily I have a regular key as a back up for now.
I have no power with either my fob key or my regular key. I just changed the battery but there is no power showing whatsoever...not even dash lights and the doors won't even lock. I'll try what this gentleman has shown us.
This is an ignition fix not a key fix. If one of your keys works this fix isn't going to help you.
Best best video ever thanks Hommie you are the man! Chingon
Glad it worked out for you!
Any recommended test/repair procedure for the push button start/rotary dial trans shifter for a no crank/ddial won't move out of Park?? 2014 Ram Laramie 5.7.Thanks
Thanks a lot brotha You’re a genius
Thanks bro,I have a 2014, 1500 , thumbs up
Thank you got me back on the road
Thanks so much man this definitely worked!!
Nice! Glad it worked for ya as well!
Fixed my issue!! Thanks!!
Worked awesomely
Bro literally just saved my day luckily it happened to me by a auto zone
Thank you for the video, this worked
My 2012 Ram 2500 has the same issue. I removed it and sprayed it. It still doesn't recognize that the key is in the ignition with no start. Off to the dealer on a tow truck next week. Nice looking trucks with faulty ignitions. I am glad it is parked in an area of yard where it is not in the way and I have a second vehicle.
This is great, for if I have a situation like this...... HOWEVER, I have 2 key fobs, one will work no problemo, while the other one won't work at all. How do I get the second one to work? The one that doesn't work is the one I gave my wife to use. Need to get this fixed
When having this issue, has your fuel cut off switch ever activated? When this happened with mine, it cut off the fuel supply and I would have to reset it before it would start.
Thank you! This worked.
this happened to me today but the spare fob started the vehicle. do the 4 pins on the back of unit go to the ignition and starter? just wondering so if i loose the fob when out in boonies and can not get a tow to a dealership could a person start the vehicle by cross wiring some of the wires that plug into that 4 pin connector? also can you just spray cleaner into the unit without taking it apart/out of dash?
Hi, good video, what brand are your tools?
Thank you, good information!
Very good info and a pretty easy fix. Well done. I've had a similar problem except in my case, the fob won't unlock the truck or anything. So I use the hidden manual key to unlock the doors, which, of course, sets off the alarm and since the fob isn't working correctly, I have to pull the fuse to stop the blaring horn. Nothing works, so I just leave it for a few hours and come back to it and all is well. Riddle me that one! I've had it to the dealership repeatedly over the years but still randomly, and rarely does this.
Same thing happens with my dart.
Do you know what fuse to pull?
I'm having same issue. Hasn't turned back on yet and dealership doesn't have a opening for 6 weeks
Did you end up fixing it bro?? If you did plz tell me how🥲
@@alfonso7179 Had to have the RF module replaced. So far, so good. Time will tell if that was the culprit.
Awesome!!! Thank you so much!!
How can you distinguish it is not alternator or electrical problems versus the keyfob?
did you sprat in key hole ,Or around ket cylinder,Will rubbing alchol work.?
Thank you I am going to try that I have a buddy that has a Dodge 2012 that I have to somehow fix and it has been sitting up for a while people have done a lot of messed-up s*** to it got to fix that and then I'm going to try to see if this works wish me luck cuz I know I'm sore going to need it
You was late to work. Great video
Just sitinghere waiting on t bits to get here thanks
Thank you. Mine just failed and I’m going to try this before buy it.
Hope it works out for you!
You're awesome man , thanx !
Sorry where did you clean it? What did you spray? Great vidio
MJ!!! Thanks for the video. I was able to use Isopropyl alcohol, first I tried to use a Q-Tip and clean everything , but that did not work. I was at the F-It point and decided to pour it all over the circuit board and into the Fob Slot. After drying with compressed air the beast started up. I believe someone asked this previously, but since you cleaned this have you had any issues with it again? Thanks again.
Nope, never had the issue again since this video! Fingers crossed!
My key fob was demagnetized or magnetized ,
so you did give me a clue to what my problem was ,,
I hang my keys on a magnet everyday at work
Thank God I made it home
It's 45 min away
I get home take the dogs to the park
it's starts raining on us after while we all jump in the truck all wet
Go to start my truck ,
The dash lights up,I can play the radio, windows work , the key fob will not unlock or lock ,
Turn it and nothing happens
turn the key off
the dash says
"key not programmed"
BS timing , I guess it could've been worse
found this video heard him say magnetized knew right away that was my problem ,,I solved it by ,,, drum roll .. calling the wife and asking her to bring one of my extra keys to the park and it started right away .. I probably wouldn't have done that ignition thing because I know how expensive they are .. so thank you for helping me in a roundabout way
That’s very odd. Can you try swap the battery in the key fob and trying it again? For the lock/unlock to not work tells me that you have a dead battery. I’m curious now because I don’t think these get “de-magnetized.” Look forward to a response from you
@@MJAltairy I will try tomorrow and let you know ,
@@MJAltairy ok , back at the park . Separated both fobs swapped the batteries ,
I start with the malfunctioning fob ,
I try the panic button I get nothing ,
Then the locks I get nothing.
I put fob in the ignition still in off position it reads on cluster key not programmed,
I turn it 2clicks the cluster lights up ,
the radio comes on but that's it ,
Then the good fob Igor the panic button works the locks work and my favorite it starts the truck ..
I gotta get some keys made for my wife's car in a few weeks I will call the same guy that helped me out a year (good dude) I got three fobs from him at the same price the dealership wanted for one .. any way
I will see what he say and try to have it reprogrammed,, hit you back then
@@acypooder1 appreciate the follow up!
Omg thank you so much it worked you are pro.
Glad it helped!
Great video
My 2014 5.7 Big Horn was in a nasty front end collision..Tow truck guy used the bypass button to get it in neutral.It started for a long time this way.after a complete rebuild.I hit remote start.it made several noises.relays were making noise.It ha 0 power to dash ignition.what part was it that shut it down.could this be my problem? Please help
Muchas Gracias amigo, gran aporte, bien explicado. Soluciono el problema. Sigue adelante. saludos.
thanks very much hope i don't have that problem but you never know i have a 2017 ram
Was a job site and needed to get some materials to finish job. Got in truck and nothing. Waiting on contact cleaner and I think it will work. Just taking it apart and blowing on it made it do more than it was before. Thank you
Sadly didn't work for me. It was to far gone. Luckily the dealership said under $400 to replace it. She got a ride on the flatbed and a friend came picked up my trailer. Your method did do something it actually registered a key being inserted after following your process so no doubt it would could work.
It definitely works!! I used Electric Cleaner and it crunk right up!! Thank you and God bless.
Awesome! Glad it worked out for you!
Mine is doing this now, but if you keep playing with the key you should be able to get it started, at least till your ready to do the job.
I used to work for a company that manufactured these ignition with the Fobik 1s. I was a quality control geek and my God, when I saw these things. I thought, why rely on a small plastic tabs to keep the key in and why are we not sealing these to keep the elements out?
Also, be extremely careful of the copper coil contacts. The strands are know to break easily.
Do you know how to changr the ignition to a push button