So the key that came with your kit started your truck when you did the programming yourself? The dealer didn't have to do anything to get it to work?

 

To get the key programmed to start the truck manually (by inserting the key) you will need two existing, operational keys. Then follow the instructions below. (extract form Owner's manual page 83)

Programming a Spare Key
Note: A maximum of eight coded keys can be programmed to your
vehicle. Only four of these eight can be integrated keyhead transmitters.
You can program your own integrated keyhead transmitters or standard
SecuriLock coded keys to your vehicle. This procedure will program both
the engine immobilizer key code and the remote entry portion of the
remote control to your vehicle.
Only use integrated keyhead transmitters or standard SecuriLock keys.
You must have two previously programmed coded keys and the new
unprogrammed key readily accessible. See your authorized dealer to have
the spare key programmed if two previously programmed coded keys are
not available
Read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.
1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition.
2. Turn the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least three
seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition off and remove the first coded key from the ignition.
4. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of removing the first coded
key, insert the second previously coded key into the ignition.
5. Turn the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least one
second, but no more than 10 seconds.
6. Turn the ignition off and remove the second previously programmed
coded key from the ignition.
7. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of turning the ignition off
and removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the new
unprogrammed key into the ignition.
8. Turn the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least one
second, but no more than 10 seconds.
9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition.
The key will start the vehicle’s engine and will operate the remote entry
system (if the new key is an integrated keyhead transmitter) if it has
been successfully programmed.
If the key was not successfully programmed, wait 20 seconds and repeat
Steps 1 through 8. Take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have
the new key programmed if you are still unsuccessful.
Wait 20 seconds and then repeat this procedure from Step 1 to program
an additional key

 

Thank you very much sir. I'll give this a shot and let you know how it goes.


Thanks again

 

Nope still didn't work.

 

You may have a bad key or you didn't follow the steps above exactly.
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LOL I know. I'm only concerned about the key right now. I'm getting activated tomorrow. I'm just trying to get the key to start the truck right now.

 

Yeah I noticed that after the fact doh. I edited my post.
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Do you have two keys that will start the truck manually?
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one more reason I'm glad I got the Fortin kit instead of this

 

This issue has a simple answer, just waiting to get all the info from the op. As for your Fortin, will it activate your climate control according to ambient temps, a/c on in summer, heater on in winter? The oem remote start does.
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