Valet Key for 2005 Dodge Caravan?
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Printed Date: May 31, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Topic: Valet Key for 2005 Dodge Caravan?
Posted By: knospebd
Subject: Valet Key for 2005 Dodge Caravan?
Date Posted: January 04, 2006 at 8:22 PM
I have a customer that has a 05 caravan and the two keys she has are the ones with the keyfob built in. I directed her the local dodge dealership to get a valet key made to use for the remote start (pay 50 instead of 120 for the key) They told her the regular grey sentry keys will not work, that she needs to purchase the more expensive keyfob and key in one. I have never had this issue before and think it may be a case of a service tech not knowing what they are talking about, but was wondering if anyone else has ever had this issue. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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Ben Knospe
Auto Trim North America
Replies:
Posted By: Mike M2
Date Posted: January 04, 2006 at 8:26 PM
Your right, they don't know what they are talking about. A company called Hightech Locksmiths comes out to any dealer and will make it for you. They work the east coast and have made many standard gray sentry keys for us on new Caravans that only have the keyless entry keys. www.hightechlocksmiths.com Another alternative is to order the key from Ebay and get Ace hardware to cut it for free, then program yourself. I just bought one for my Sebring for 10 bucks.... ------------- Mike M2
Tech Manager
CS Dealer Services
Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: January 05, 2006 at 11:54 AM
why not just use the 556C and dispense with needing a key?
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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: robdog1969
Date Posted: January 05, 2006 at 12:08 PM
you need 2 known keys to make a 556C work
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over 20 years of experience in the 12 volt industry
Posted By: godblessdremil
Date Posted: January 05, 2006 at 12:15 PM
They're just trying to rip her off. The nature if a dealer. Especally bad against women cause they believe they have no idea what they are talking about
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: January 05, 2006 at 12:53 PM
We always use the PKU-CH2 system for the newer Caravan's and then you don't need to purchase an additional key. Retains all security & also is cheaper than a replacement key + bypass module box.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: autotech mobile
Date Posted: January 06, 2006 at 9:12 PM
I came across the same problem at a dealership I do work for. The parts guy first told me that there is no such key but I proved him wrong after bringing my own. He later admitted that they could get the key but he preferred to sell the expensive remote key mainly because he made more $ on that piece.
Posted By: godblessdremil
Date Posted: January 07, 2006 at 12:33 AM
Velocity don't you still need 2 keys to program the module? I remember a dealer had a girl remove the remote start from her car which we installed, then put in theres. Gues what it was the same model remote start, infact we installed it again. Because we do work for the dealer.
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