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Ram Ram 1500 Key Replacement

Ram Ram 1500s have been on Dallas–Fort Worth roads since the 1999 era, and across 7 key generations this model has used 6 different key systems — transponder key; transponder / remote-head key; fobik key (win module ignition); fobik key. Whichever yours is, DFW Keys 4 Cars cuts and programs it at your location, 24/7: spare keys, lost-everything replacements, fob programming, and lockouts. Call (214) 717-6398.

About Ram 1500 Keys

The table below is our verified key reference for the Ram Ram 1500 — model years, key types, and the transponder/immobilizer family each generation uses. Generations overlap at boundary years, and trim levels (keyed vs. push-to-start) can differ within the same year, so we always confirm the exact part by VIN before dispatching.

Model / GenerationYearsKey TypeTransponder / ImmobilizerBlade / FCC
Ram 1500/2500/3500 (Dodge Ram)1999–2005Transponder keyTexas Crypto 4D64Y160-PT blank
Ram 1500/2500/3500 (Dodge Ram)2006–2009Transponder / remote-head keyPhilips Hitag2 ID46 (PCF7936/7941)Y164-PT blank; OEM 56040649
Ram 1500/2500/35002009–2012Fobik key (WIN module ignition)Hitag2 ID46 (PCF7941/PCF7961A)FCC IYZ-C01C (56046639)
Ram 1500/2500/35002013–2018Fobik keyHitag2 ID46FCC GQ4-53T (56046953)
Ram 1500/2500/3500 (Keyless Enter-N-Go option)2013–2018Smart fobik / proximityHitag AES ID4A (PCF7953M)FCC GQ4-54T (56046954)
Ram 1500 Classic2019–2024Fobik keyHitag2 ID46FCC GQ4-53T (carried over)
Ram 1500 (new gen “DT”)2019–2024Smart proximity key (5/6-btn)Hitag AES 4AFCC OHT-4882056 (68291691 / 68442909), 434 MHz

Security System & Immobilizer

Ram trucks span Chrysler’s whole security history — 4D64 and ID46 transponders, the WIN fobik, and current Hitag AES smart keys — sometimes three different systems in the same model year.

On the Ram 1500 specifically, the immobilizer families we see are: Texas Crypto 4D64, Philips Hitag2 ID46 (PCF7936/7941), Hitag2 ID46 (PCF7941/PCF7961A), Hitag2 ID46, Hitag AES ID4A (PCF7953M). A key that is cut correctly but not programmed to this system will turn the locks and never start the engine — programming is the half of the job that matters.

Which key does your year have?

  • 1999–2005: Transponder key — Texas Crypto 4D64 (Y160-PT blank)
  • 2006–2009: Transponder / remote-head key — Philips Hitag2 ID46 (PCF7936/7941) (Y164-PT blank; OEM 56040649)
  • 2009–2012: Fobik key (WIN module ignition) — Hitag2 ID46 (PCF7941/PCF7961A) (FCC IYZ-C01C (56046639))
  • 2013–2018: Fobik key — Hitag2 ID46 (FCC GQ4-53T (56046953))
  • 2013–2018: Smart fobik / proximity — Hitag AES ID4A (PCF7953M) (FCC GQ4-54T (56046954))
  • 2019–2024: Fobik key — Hitag2 ID46 (FCC GQ4-53T (carried over))
  • 2019–2024: Smart proximity key (5/6-btn) — Hitag AES 4A (FCC OHT-4882056 (68291691 / 68442909), 434 MHz)

Our Ram 1500 Key Services

Ram 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 — this is our most common Ram 1500 call.

My Ram 1500 is push-to-start. Can you really program that outside the dealer?

Yes. Late-model Ram 1500s (2019–2024) use a proximity smart key on the Hitag AES 4A system — our trucks carry the fobs and the programmer. We cut the emergency blade too.

My Ram 1500 is older — do you still stock keys for it?

Yes. We carry blanks and chips going back to the 1999–2005 generation (transponder key), and a code-cut fresh key usually turns a worn lock better than any copy of your worn key.

How fast can you reach my Ram 1500 in DFW?

We dispatch the nearest mobile unit across the whole metroplex, 24/7. Call (214) 717-6398 with your location and we’ll give you an honest ETA.

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