Does anyone know how hard it is to program a new key for a 2003 2500 ram?

The dealer wants 55 for the key and 45 more to program it! I was wondering if I could program it myself.

 

It's quite easy, but you have to have two existing programed keys in order to program a third key (or fourth). If you only have one key now, then you're stuck with going to the dealer. You can also buy the key(s) online through eBay for much less than a dealer would charge, and then have it cut at a local locksmith.

The instructions are in your owner's manual. If you don't have one, let me know and I'll post the instructions from my manual.

 

I dont have a manual. Thanks again. Ill print your instructions.

 

I don't have my manual here with me at work, but I did find the procedure posted on another forum........

CUSTOMER LEARN PROGRAMMING

Obtain the additional Sentry Key transponder blank(s) that are to be programmed for the vehicle.

Cut the additional Sentry Key transponder blanks to match the ignition lock cylinder mechanical key codes.

Insert one of the two valid Sentry Key transponders into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

After the ignition switch has been in the ON position for about three seconds, but no more than fifteen seconds, cycle the ignition switch back to the OFF position.

Replace the first valid Sentry Key in the ignition lock cylinder with the second valid Sentry Key and turn the ignition switch back to the ON position. Both operations must be performed within 15 seconds.

In approximately ten seconds the VTSS indicator LED will start to flash to indicate that the system has entered the “Customer Learn” programming mode.

Within approximately sixty seconds of entering the “Customer Learn” programming mode, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, replace the valid Sentry Key with a blank Sentry Key transponder, and turn the ignition switch back to the ON position.

In approximately ten seconds, the VTSS indicator LED will stop flashing and stay on solid for approximately three seconds and then turn OFF to indicate that the blank Sentry Key transponder has been successfully programmed.

The SKIS will immediately return to normal system operation following exit from the “Customer Learn” programming mode. Repeat this process for each additional Sentry Key transponder blank to be programmed.

If any of the above steps is not completed in the proper sequence, or within the allotted time, the SKIS will automatically exit the “Customer Learn” programming mode. The SKIS will also automatically exit the “Customer Learn” programming mode if it sees a non-blank Sentry Key transponder when it should see a blank, if it has already programmed eight valid Sentry Keys, or if the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position for more than about fifty seconds.

NOTE: While in Customer Learn mode (LED flashing), the engine will not START and RUN.

 

DOes anyone know if the 2006 and up 1 piece key and fob will work on an 05???

 

you may have your keys already, but I picked mine up off ebay for about 20 each. then had them cut locally. then programed.

workes fine, and remindes me, I need to but some for the jeep.

not sure on the 06 thing to the 05 and earlier.