Replacing the key fob...
#1
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Replacing the key fob...
I no longer have the fobs so the number on back is unavailable. How can I get a new fob coded to my truck?
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Sainte (02-09-2019)
#3
Each fob contains a unique code.
There is a procedure to perform to have the computer accept the codes from the fobs.
Year of vehicle should work for ordering new fobs or find someone else with the same year vehicle.
I would order two fobs from ebay and code them both in, the seller should include the procedure.
Not sure if the procedure for mine is the same as yours - do you have a 2015?
This forum is for 1997-2003 trucks.
For my vehicles the procedure works fine, but if you have one fob entered you can't add another one.
I think when the procedure starts is erases all current fob codes and starts storing new fob codes.
#4
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The number on the back of the fob is a model number.
Each fob contains a unique code.
There is a procedure to perform to have the computer accept the codes from the fobs.
Year of vehicle should work for ordering new fobs or find someone else with the same year vehicle.
I would order two fobs from ebay and code them both in, the seller should include the procedure.
Not sure if the procedure for mine is the same as yours - do you have a 2015?
This forum is for 1997-2003 trucks.
For my vehicles the procedure works fine, but if you have one fob entered you can't add another one.
I think when the procedure starts is erases all current fob codes and starts storing new fob codes.
Each fob contains a unique code.
There is a procedure to perform to have the computer accept the codes from the fobs.
Year of vehicle should work for ordering new fobs or find someone else with the same year vehicle.
I would order two fobs from ebay and code them both in, the seller should include the procedure.
Not sure if the procedure for mine is the same as yours - do you have a 2015?
This forum is for 1997-2003 trucks.
For my vehicles the procedure works fine, but if you have one fob entered you can't add another one.
I think when the procedure starts is erases all current fob codes and starts storing new fob codes.
#5
Did your fobs have 3 or 4 buttons?
Our 2002 has 3 and the 2003 has 4 buttons.
The fobs are about $4/ea on ebay.
If you have 2 keys I recommend getting at least one more key, too.
It takes 2 unique key codes to add more without going to the dealer or locksmith.
The keys have unique codes (unless it's a clone) and can be added with a different procedure.
If you go to your User CP - Edit Signature both your vehicles can be listed at the bottom of your posts.
Our 2002 has 3 and the 2003 has 4 buttons.
The fobs are about $4/ea on ebay.
If you have 2 keys I recommend getting at least one more key, too.
It takes 2 unique key codes to add more without going to the dealer or locksmith.
The keys have unique codes (unless it's a clone) and can be added with a different procedure.
If you go to your User CP - Edit Signature both your vehicles can be listed at the bottom of your posts.
#6
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Did your fobs have 3 or 4 buttons?
Our 2002 has 3 and the 2003 has 4 buttons.
The fobs are about $4/ea on ebay.
If you have 2 keys I recommend getting at least one more key, too.
It takes 2 unique key codes to add more without going to the dealer or locksmith.
The keys have unique codes (unless it's a clone) and can be added with a different procedure.
If you go to your User CP - Edit Signature both your vehicles can be listed at the bottom of your posts.
Our 2002 has 3 and the 2003 has 4 buttons.
The fobs are about $4/ea on ebay.
If you have 2 keys I recommend getting at least one more key, too.
It takes 2 unique key codes to add more without going to the dealer or locksmith.
The keys have unique codes (unless it's a clone) and can be added with a different procedure.
If you go to your User CP - Edit Signature both your vehicles can be listed at the bottom of your posts.
thanks for the advice, it is very useful.