Key fob, not responding 2017 ram

[Dfdub17]

Help! It’s been about a week now I was driving and my radio went black. I pulled into the gas station to buy something but before I got out of my truck, the radio came back on. It’s like it reset I got out of my truck and as usual, I push the button to lock it, the fob didn’t respond so I went in the gas station. Got what I went for. Try to use my fob to unlock the door. It didn’t work so I use the key on the way home. I was thinking maybe it’s the battery because it’s the original key from 2017 when I bought the truck new , so I got home I had batteries so I put a new battery in it and nothing happened. I also have a brand new key that I got with the truck that I never used. I tried it. It didn’t work so that let me know it wasn’t the battery in the first key , I’ve researched all I can and can’t find anything that would solve this problem. I found something where a guy took his RF module apart and had signs of water damage and a burnt out chip. I took mine apart and seen no obvious signs of water damage RF module is the one with the built in antenna , I’m just at a loss. The truck will start and run and drive but my key fob is not working. I didn’t notice when I had the truck running and disconnected the module. The truck turned off so I’m not sure what the problem is. Any help will be greatly appreciated

 

[Papa Red]

Welcome to the forum.

Post your question in the 4th generation section and you will get some help. Good luck.

Red

 

[zrock]

have had the same issue on my 15 since i got it, change the battery's in both a new and old fob will maby work for one day and that's is it.. I just learned to live without it as the doors still open without the key..

 

[Harley Harrold]

 

[GTyankee]

To check the FOB battery & to see of the FOB & RF Module are communicating with each other, i press the PANIC button.

Actually, the FOB's outer case, is the cause of a FOB not functioning properly, More often than not.

This is just a quick video, but it gives you a idea of what is going on in most cases

Repairing a Key Fob for a Dodge Ram

My Lock Button on my Dodge Ram Key Fob has been acting crazy so I tore it apart and this is what I found !

www.youtube.com

 

[GTyankee]

Another thing, you can buy the outer cases, for less than $10 in most cases.

Another thing, the after market outer cases are OFTEN better than the OEM outer cases.

The after market out cases work with the circuit boards from Chrysler / FCA

Aftermarket outer cases are often called a SHELL

Good Luck

 

[Rado]

Help! It’s been about a week now I was driving and my radio went black. I pulled into the gas station to buy something but before I got out of my truck, the radio came back on. It’s like it reset I got out of my truck and as usual, I push the button to lock it, the fob didn’t respond so I went in the gas station. Got what I went for. Try to use my fob to unlock the door. It didn’t work so I use the key on the way home. I was thinking maybe it’s the battery because it’s the original key from 2017 when I bought the truck new , so I got home I had batteries so I put a new battery in it and nothing happened. I also have a brand new key that I got with the truck that I never used. I tried it. It didn’t work so that let me know it wasn’t the battery in the first key , I’ve researched all I can and can’t find anything that would solve this problem. I found something where a guy took his RF module apart and had signs of water damage and a burnt out chip. I took mine apart and seen no obvious signs of water damage RF module is the one with the built in antenna , I’m just at a loss. The truck will start and run and drive but my key fob is not working. I didn’t notice when I had the truck running and disconnected the module. The truck turned off so I’m not sure what the problem is. Any help will be greatly appreciated

WELCOME to the group !
Bummer your having a issue w/the FOBs !

I wonder if there is a fuse for the FOB receiver on the truck ?
Sorry I am no help

PLEASE UPDATE what you find out