Programming 2016 Dodge Ram Key Fob at home (works with Challenger, Charger & More - Most years)

This is how to DIY program a new key fob for your dodge vehicle, without the help of dealership (NO DEALERSHIP!). Works with most Dodge/Jeep vehicles. Save Hundred$ and get back your time!

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[thestujames]

Great video except I couldn't get it to work until I made one change to this procedure... At the point where you turn the ignition into the off state, I removed my good key fob and inserted the one I was attempting to program and then followed the rest of the app prompts .. it programed the new key in seconds and I never had to press the unlock button.. I did this for two additional keys and it worked both times.

[johnhersom]

This worked well for me today with a slight variation in the process. As mentioned below someone already mentioned this a couple times but make sure when youu start the key fob programming process, you have the NEW unprogrammed key fob inserted into the ignition. Once I figured that out, each fob only took about 5 seconds. So happy I was able to get 2 fobs, a bluetooth OBD2 reader and programming the fobs for about $60 without leaving my home.

[redstr]

Fantastic video! This worked great on my 2016 Ram 1500 and saved me a bunch of time and money. As one of the commenters mentioned below, the only change to the procedure was inserting the new key into the ignition instead of hitting the unlock button. Thanks!!

[extremv]

Thank you it worked fantastic not even 5 minutes and the new key fob was ready and working

[gadget]

This worked great. I did a 2012 ram 2500. The only thing really different was I had to put unprogramed key in after I did pin read. 2 keys for $75. 25 for keys, 25 for obd2, and 25 for Vin. Thank you for saving me money!

[terrisimpson]

Just did 2 key fobs for our son’s Ram 1500. The 1st was a little tricky because of mom’s fingers touching wrong buttons on the app. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Then, the final instructions calling for the new fob to be directly placed in the ignition port flashed on the screen VERY quickly before disappearing, so it took a few more tries to be able to read them correctly. About 25 minutes after starting the process, we had 1 fob done. Less than 4 minutes later, the 2nd one was successfully programmed, and my son looked at me like I WAS A GENIUS. Thanks for this highly informative video, EM. It gave this mom of a jaded teenage boy some serious street cred.

[zebman]

Procedure has changed for OBD JScan via update. Oct 2023. 1) get pin - this part is the same 2) Have in off position, there is a point that you put the new key in the key slot then hit go. There is no pressing unlock on key and programming is done with new key in ignition. OBD JScan instructions are poor but once you figure this part out it works great! FYI this was for 2016 Dodge Ram base model.

[jpman]

I just did it, pain in the ass but I did not give up. 2 new fobs, thanks for the vid!

[capndave]

Thanks for the guide, it worked to explain the general steps very well. The JSCAN android app is a bit different than as shown in the video, due to app updates, but the overall flow is still the same. Just follow the instructions in the app, instead of trying to exactly follow the video, because some of the wording has changed (but the menu entries are still all the same). Worked like a charm, I programmed 2 FOBIKs in about 20 minutes with no errors. Thanks again!

[chefagnew]

Thanks slot purchased the scanner and programmed my two new fobs on my 2016 Ram appreciate the video and it worked great !

[jaymoore]

Worked for me. Just programmed a new OEM key for my 2015 Ram 1500. $21 VIN license instead of a $200 dealer programming fee. Thanks!

[kuhiogaming]

Worked like a charm. Got it done first try. I also bought the same keys and adaptor off of Amazon and followed the steps that were in this video and got my new key programmed.(Dodge Grand Caravan 2013) Thanks a lot

[anclayto]

Following this video helps, but also following the instructions on the JScan app are important. Worked like a charm to program two new fobs for a 2016 Ram 1500.

[kmj]

Excellent, Dont give up gentlemen! Failed on me a few times but it finally programmed my two new aftermarket keyfobs. Much appreciated!!! (2016 Ram 1500)

[moose]

Totally worked with a Amazon bought key. Was a little finicky at first with a Wi-Fi adapter but after a few tries..totally worked perfect! Thanks brother…and yes, , I had IPad near set up to watch video while using iPhone for app…I think it was interfering with the set up…turned it off and all worked well. 2015 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Diesel.

[larrywilley]

Just programed a 2014 grand caravan, 2 new remotes programed 1st attempt on both. Thanks, this video made it easy!

[levibischoff]

Thanks for the instructions. It took a few tries, but eventually I got 2 new keys to work!

[murcielagosky]

This is for everyone knowledge. after many tries and help form the Vgate staff, instead of beta key I when to transponder mode and when it asks you to turn the key to lock position. I replaced the keys and put the new one on the ignition. this solution took me about 10 times to figure out.

[jacerickmedina]

Just want to thank you this video was very informative I follow it step by step and was successful with programming a new key.

[AliasEnigmatic]

Just got mine today, had a 2015 RAM that's key was going on the fritz. Only Key I had as well. This was a life saver! 50 bucks for the scanner and the key, now we're sitting pretty with two new keys. You got a sub my friend, thank you for the information! Also, seems they have updated the app a bit, or at least for me, the scanner I got was a WiFi scanner, didn't have to connect via bluetooth, just connect to it with the WiFi option on the phone. Worked like a charm.

Thanks again!