Common questions

What kind of key does a Ram 1500 use?

What kind of key does a Ram 1500 use?

Without the RAM’s key FOB (which the used car dealer did not have), I just opened the door of my just purchased (today) 2017 RAM 1500, and the alarm went off. I’m using the official (and my one and only) Y170-PT RAM 1500 key, which worked great to start the truck, drive the truck, and set the truck’s alarm, so I don’t get it.

Why does my Dodge Ram 1500 not start?

Just got done with my truck (2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7L). It clicked a couple of times and didn’t start, tried it again then started. Go to start it again and nothing. All the dash lights came on when I tried to start it but “no crank” Replaced the starter, battery, ignition switch, and cleaned all the cables to the battery and nothing.

What are the problems with a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500?

Lighting issues are common in Dodge Ram trucks and are one of the most frequently-cited 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical problems specifically. Owners find that their headlights, taillights or turn signals suddenly stop working, causing irritation at best and a safety hazard at worst.

What causes a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 to stall?

Some 2004 Dodge Ram 1500s stall when braking and at idle, as well. The most common report is that on a cold start, the truck won’t move when put in gear. The transmission may also slip or refuse to shift at all, which is one of the main 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission shifting problems.

Without the RAM’s key FOB (which the used car dealer did not have), I just opened the door of my just purchased (today) 2017 RAM 1500, and the alarm went off. I’m using the official (and my one and only) Y170-PT RAM 1500 key, which worked great to start the truck, drive the truck, and set the truck’s alarm, so I don’t get it.

Some 2004 Dodge Ram 1500s stall when braking and at idle, as well. The most common report is that on a cold start, the truck won’t move when put in gear. The transmission may also slip or refuse to shift at all, which is one of the main 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission shifting problems.

Where is the Emergency Key on a Dodge truck?

The Key less Push Button Ignition has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in position.The three positions are OFF, ACC ,and ON/RUN. The fourth position is START, during start RUN will illuminate. It also contains the key fob and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the key fob.

Lighting issues are common in Dodge Ram trucks and are one of the most frequently-cited 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical problems specifically. Owners find that their headlights, taillights or turn signals suddenly stop working, causing irritation at best and a safety hazard at worst.

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