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Dodge Ram 1500 Key Replacement

Dodge Ram 1500 keys date back to 2009 and span 2 key systems across the model’s generations — fobik (integrated fob key); smart / proximity (peps). DFW Keys 4 Cars cuts and programs every one of them at your location anywhere in Dallas–Fort Worth, 24/7 — spares, all-keys-lost, fobs and lockouts. Call (214) 717-6398.


About Ram 1500 Keys

Verified key reference for the Dodge Ram 1500 — model years, key types, and the transponder/immobilizer each generation uses. Boundary years can overlap; we confirm the exact part by VIN before dispatching.

Model / GenerationYearsKey TypeTransponder / ImmobilizerBlade / FCC
Ram 1500 (FOBIK)2009–2018FOBIK (integrated fob key)Philips Crypto2 / Hitag2 / ID46 (PCF7941 / PCF7961A)Y159 emergency insert (CY24)
Ram 1500 (smart)2013–2018Smart / proximity (PEPS)Hitag AES / ID-4A (PCF7953M)Y159 emergency insert (CY24)
Ram 1500/2500/35002019–2021Smart / proximity (PEPS)Hitag AES / ID-4AY159 emergency insert (CY24)

Security System & Immobilizer

Dodge uses Chrysler’s Sentry Key system — 4D64 then ID46 transponders, the fobik, and Keyless Enter-N-Go 4A proximity fobs.

On the Ram 1500 specifically we see: Philips Crypto2 / Hitag2 / ID46 (PCF7941 / PCF7961A), Hitag AES / ID-4A (PCF7953M), Hitag AES / ID-4A. A correctly cut but unprogrammed key turns the locks and never starts the engine — programming is the half of the job that matters.

Which key does your year have?

  • 2009–2018: FOBIK (integrated fob key) — Philips Crypto2 / Hitag2 / ID46 (PCF7941 / PCF7961A) (Y159 emergency insert (CY24))
  • 2013–2018: Smart / proximity (PEPS) — Hitag AES / ID-4A (PCF7953M) (Y159 emergency insert (CY24))
  • 2019–2021: Smart / proximity (PEPS) — Hitag AES / ID-4A (Y159 emergency insert (CY24))

Our Ram 1500 Key Services


Dodge Ram 1500 Key FAQ

I lost the only key to my Ram 1500. What now?

We come to the vehicle, verify ownership, cut a new key from the VIN, and program it on-site — no tow, no dealer wait.

My Ram 1500 is push-to-start — can you program that outside the dealer?

Yes. Late models (2019–2021) use a proximity smart key on Hitag AES / ID-4A — we carry the fobs and the programmer, and we cut the emergency blade.

Do you still stock keys for older Ram 1500s?

Yes — back to the 2009–2018 generation (fobik (integrated fob key)), and a fresh code-cut key beats any copy of a worn original.

How fast can you reach my Ram 1500 in DFW?

We dispatch the nearest mobile unit metroplex-wide, 24/7 — call (214) 717-6398 for an honest ETA.