Just bought an 01 Dodge Caravan (van, sell, cost, 2005)
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We only got 1 remote entry key fob. Is there a way to get a second remote? Do I have to go through a dealer? Or is there a universal one you can buy? Anyone know?
If it's a factory key fob then you'll probably have to go through the dealer so they can program it. They aren't cheap either, I think they cost about $100. I don't remember though, it's been a while since I worked at a dealership.
If it's a factory key fob then you'll probably have to go through the dealer so they can program it. They aren't cheap either, I think they cost about $100. I don't remember though, it's been a while since I worked at a dealership.
Funny...but I should have hit google first. I found quite a few websites offering to sell them. I bought one for $38 with shipping. It's an exact match to the one we have--and they say I can program it off my existing one. I figured it was worth the gamble to give it a shot.
Funny...but I should have hit google first. I found quite a few websites offering to sell them. I bought one for $38 with shipping. It's an exact match to the one we have--and they say I can program it off my existing one. I figured it was worth the gamble to give it a shot.
Are you talking about the key, or a key fob?
Our 04 Caravan has a key with the remote stuff on it. Not knowing that it wouldn't work, when we first bought the van I went in and got a duplicate made. The duplicate will start the van, then it'll immediately die. So obviously it's a security key.
I'd like to have a second key, but really don't want to pay over $100 for one.
I mean the remote entry remote. The one that unlocks the door, opens the sliding door, etc. Not the security key itself. A few websites seem to offer the remotes for sale, with instructions on how to program it. You just have to have a factory-installed remote entry in it. The van is pretty loaded so I'm guessing it was factory. Like I said...it's worth $40 to try it.
I mean the remote entry remote. The one that unlocks the door, opens the sliding door, etc. Not the security key itself. A few websites seem to offer the remotes for sale, with instructions on how to program it. You just have to have a factory-installed remote entry in it. The van is pretty loaded so I'm guessing it was factory. Like I said...it's worth $40 to try it.
It will work. They can indeed be programmed. Hope you like the "new" van. We love our "new" 2005 Grand Caravan.
It will work. They can indeed be programmed. Hope you like the "new" van. We love our "new" 2005 Grand Caravan.
Thanks. It seems like a decent vehicle--real clean, 59k miles (very low for an 01), lots of nice little bells and whistles...
I'm pretty simple when it comes to cars. I have an 07 motorcycle, but other than that I've never owned a car made in this century. I just can't see the reason to spend $20-$30k on a car.
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