I had this happen to me too. I couldn’t find my second key fob, so I remote started my truck. Then I let it run for a bit, shut it off and then waited a little bit and the fob I had worked like nothing was ever wrong with it! Thanks for the video brother!
I can start it go to store... Turn it off walking walk out try to start won't.... Waited a little obviously stranded tried it and it worked . Raced home.. tried to start it 10 min later. Started so i turned it off. Tried again immediately and no start. Tried 5 times in a row. Nothing, waited 15 minutes again it started, turn it off tried again no start..
Um; no magnetization involved, folks. The module "WIN" is known to be balky; usually internal contacts or mechanical wear. See repair/replacement vid's once you've checked your FOBIKs.
I had a similar situation just happen. I have a 2015 Ram 1500 ecodiesel. Out of the blue it wouldn’t start/crank. Had power to all the dash gauges and screen. After researching and testing things I was still left shaking my head. A friend of mine said try moving the steering wheel. So I hop in the truck and use the lever that adjusts the steering wheel up and down. I lowered the steering wheel all the way down and put the key(fob) in and it started right away.🤷🏻♂️ was it a fluke? I don’t know, I’m going to try it again in a few hours. But it started and it wouldn’t before I did that.
Mind does this intermittently it will work for a while then not. If I mess with it I can get it to work eventually but it will do it again. Its pretty annoying to say the least.
Just disconnect both the positive and negative battery cables and hold the CABLES together for 60 seconds, then reconnect to battery. The body control module sometimes need to be reset just like restarting a cell phone
Yep did the same thing to me.. and I think my phone and my keys were in the same pocket that I never do..but yes my spare fires it right up!! I was about to go buy a brand new battery starter and alternator thank God I watch this video
How do you magnatize the key?? I replaced the battery in my fob but my truck wont start. When I turn the key it clicks once but wont start. The lights and instrument panel will light up as well as my radio, but no start. Thanks
Guess you gotta replace the key fob. Both of mine are acting up, so not sure if my problem is the fobs or the ignition. Thought maybe my clutch switch (G56 manual) may have been going out at first. If I jiggle the key when it doesn't want to start it then starts.
A temporary fix to start the car with a demagnetized key is to put the key in the ignition and just before turning the key on press and hold the unlock button as you turn to start and the truck will start. This is just to get you out of a bind as you have to do that every time you want to start the truck. Using the other spare key fob is the solution
There is no "magnetization" involved. The fob has an RF transmitter chip that is read by the WIN ( Wireless ignition Node) chip reader when fob is inserted into the commonly called ignition switch. If both fobs don't work issue is likely with WIN module. if one fob works and the other doesn't likely then a issue with that fob. Some people are having success removing and disassembling the win module. flushing it out with electronics contact cleaner. I also sprayed in a silicon spray lubricant called Super Lube) in hopes it will. stop any tarnish from getting worse. That helped mine but still touchy with both fobs.
Mine is doing this intermittently. Sometimes it starts right up and other times it works everything else but the truck won't start and it wouldn't remote start either. Then I'll try it again in a few minutes and it starts right up. And I just bought it used so I don't have another key. 😒
@@tthomestead2763 same issue Tracy. Replaced the starter and the battery in my key fob and my truck will click once and thats it. Just dropped off my truck at the dealer this morning. I mentioned it possibly being the ignition switch so hopefully that fixes it. So frustrating. This is the THIRD time its been at the dealership for this intermittent no start issue. And of course it always starts right up when its in the shop so they say they cant duplicate the issue, even when I show them video of the truck not starting when I turn the key over and over. Ram blows. When this gets fixed im getting rid of this truck.
@@littlejohn6694 I’m having that issue as well on my 13’ 1500. Today it said “wrong key”. So I had a buddy drive me home to grab my spare and that worked. But this has happened a few times before. But I always get the “key in ignition” after I pull the key out. I end up having to put the key back in and pull it out, sometimes 4-5 times before that turns off. And my remote start stopped working at that the same time this started. It all started when I jump started a buddies work van after he left the lights on. I hope I didn’t mess up my computer…
@@mminniear984 truck is literally in the shop as we speak and has been for the past week as they have been trying to duplicate the no start. Its an intermittent problem so of course it starts up fine when they have it. Its always at the most inconvenient times that it DOESN’T start. The service advisor told me today they replaced the Transmission Valve Body. Why on earth would a valve body cause the truck not to start? Please help mechanics!!!!!!!!
Just so some of you guys know I ran into the same problem and one thing I found out was if you press the lock or unlock button while starting your truck it might work my key doesn't work it's bin 3 months I hit the remote while starting it and never fails to start and I carry a couple extra batteries just in case hope this helps
@@baisnipescyr1539 on newer Rams with push button start. The key fob battery can be dead. But you can hold the key fob up to the start button and start the car. Can I do that with a 2014 ram with the insert fob
My dog ate my key but it still locked and unlocked my truck. So I ordered a key fob shell on line and put the board in the new shell. Truck won’t start. The board must be damaged.
@@toolazy6893 I finally figured it out. I was trying to disable it with a key fob that the panic button was broken on. On my RAM you have to use the unlock button in conjunction with the panic button to turn off the lock horn honk feature, which I hate. Thanks for info too!
JustMe Don'tKnowDoYou , thé dealer told me that I needed a whole new key because they could not te program it. However if you visit one of the independent key fob programmers they can in most cases retrieve and reconnect the signal between both the truck and the fob. Hope this helps
Amazing, that was actually my issue, messed around with the ignition module for ever on this. Good shit man.
How do you RE-magnetize the key???
You must pay someone to program a new key for you.
well how do you get the
first key to work. my key fob is doing the same thing and I only have 1 key fob for my truck.
I am in the same boat, what did you do user-jx?
I had this happen to me too. I couldn’t find my second key fob, so I remote started my truck. Then I let it run for a bit, shut it off and then waited a little bit and the fob I had worked like nothing was ever wrong with it! Thanks for the video brother!
That’s very interesting. I wonder what happened for it to start working again? I’m glad it was somewhat helpful for you!
I can start it go to store... Turn it off walking walk out try to start won't.... Waited a little obviously stranded tried it and it worked . Raced home.. tried to start it 10 min later. Started so i turned it off. Tried again immediately and no start. Tried 5 times in a row. Nothing, waited 15 minutes again it started, turn it off tried again no start..
@@Speedracer415I’m having this same problem now.
How do you demagnitze the org key in the video?
Might want to check another video for this issue, claims that dust getting in the circuit board behind the ignition inlet is the issue...
Um; no magnetization involved, folks. The module "WIN" is known to be balky; usually internal contacts or mechanical wear. See repair/replacement vid's once you've checked your FOBIKs.
I don't have a second key 😭 so what do I do cuz my truck turns on sometimes
Thank you for the video. Having the issue as we speak. I LOVE You Tube and folks like you.
I had a similar situation just happen. I have a 2015 Ram 1500 ecodiesel. Out of the blue it wouldn’t start/crank. Had power to all the dash gauges and screen. After researching and testing things I was still left shaking my head. A friend of mine said try moving the steering wheel. So I hop in the truck and use the lever that adjusts the steering wheel up and down. I lowered the steering wheel all the way down and put the key(fob) in and it started right away.🤷🏻♂️ was it a fluke? I don’t know, I’m going to try it again in a few hours. But it started and it wouldn’t before I did that.
Turned out to be the starter needed to be replaced. Working great now!
Had this oddly work for me. Thank you! (Ram 1500 2016)
How did you fix the bad key without "spending money on parts"? The problem isn't solved if the key is still broken...
Get it reprogrammed.
No need to buy a new key unless you want to spend the $300+
Mind does this intermittently it will work for a while then not. If I mess with it I can get it to work eventually but it will do it again. Its pretty annoying to say the least.
How do you remagnetize the key 🔑 🤔????
I had same issue...I just gave my car battery a jolt and seemed like the remote reset itself and it worked.
How do you get it demagnetized?? I’m having that problem right now
Same thing I’m on the highway . What should I do ?
But you didn't say how to remagnetize the key fob. Do you know how?
Just disconnect both the positive and negative battery cables and hold the CABLES together for 60 seconds, then reconnect to battery. The body control module sometimes need to be reset just like restarting a cell phone
That’s a great tip!
@jeromeperez1648 The battery cables in the FOB or in the truck?
@@ambervolker7670 the battery to the vehicle
Yep did the same thing to me.. and I think my phone and my keys were in the same pocket that I never do..but yes my spare fires it right up!! I was about to go buy a brand new battery starter and alternator thank God I watch this video
I am happy to hear the video was helpful! Thanks for your feedback
I’m having the exact same problem with my 2016 RAM 1500. The second key works but the first unlocks door but won’t start truck. Thanks for info!
Yogi Beer not a problem! I’m glad this information was useful!
But how to fix the main or spare key so both will work
@@bluquartz29 Youu would likely have to reprogram it from a locksmith or the dealer.
How do you magnatize the key?? I replaced the battery in my fob but my truck wont start. When I turn the key it clicks once but wont start. The lights and instrument panel will light up as well as my radio, but no start. Thanks
Guess you gotta replace the key fob. Both of mine are acting up, so not sure if my problem is the fobs or the ignition. Thought maybe my clutch switch (G56 manual) may have been going out at first. If I jiggle the key when it doesn't want to start it then starts.
A temporary fix to start the car with a demagnetized key is to put the key in the ignition and just before turning the key on press and hold the unlock button as you turn to start and the truck will start. This is just to get you out of a bind as you have to do that every time you want to start the truck. Using the other spare key fob is the solution
There is no "magnetization" involved. The fob has an RF transmitter chip that is read by the WIN
( Wireless ignition Node) chip reader when fob is inserted into the commonly called ignition switch. If both fobs don't work issue is likely with WIN module. if one fob works and the other doesn't likely then a issue with that fob. Some people are having success removing and disassembling the win module. flushing it out with electronics contact cleaner. I also sprayed in a silicon spray lubricant called Super Lube) in hopes it will. stop any tarnish from getting worse. That helped mine but still touchy with both fobs.
Just had the same problem.. reached up under the dash and tapped on the ignition control module a couple times and it started right up
That’s what one of my concerns was the wiring or ignition itself. I’m glad you did not have to replace the ignition!
Mine is doing this intermittently. Sometimes it starts right up and other times it works everything else but the truck won't start and it wouldn't remote start either. Then I'll try it again in a few minutes and it starts right up. And I just bought it used so I don't have another key. 😒
@@tthomestead2763 same issue Tracy. Replaced the starter and the battery in my key fob and my truck will click once and thats it. Just dropped off my truck at the dealer this morning. I mentioned it possibly being the ignition switch so hopefully that fixes it. So frustrating. This is the THIRD time its been at the dealership for this intermittent no start issue. And of course it always starts right up when its in the shop so they say they cant duplicate the issue, even when I show them video of the truck not starting when I turn the key over and over. Ram blows. When this gets fixed im getting rid of this truck.
@@littlejohn6694 I’m having that issue as well on my 13’ 1500. Today it said “wrong key”. So I had a buddy drive me home to grab my spare and that worked. But this has happened a few times before. But I always get the “key in ignition” after I pull the key out. I end up having to put the key back in and pull it out, sometimes 4-5 times before that turns off. And my remote start stopped working at that the same time this started. It all started when I jump started a buddies work van after he left the lights on. I hope I didn’t mess up my computer…
@@mminniear984 truck is literally in the shop as we speak and has been for the past week as they have been trying to duplicate the no start. Its an intermittent problem so of course it starts up fine when they have it. Its always at the most inconvenient times that it DOESN’T start. The service advisor told me today they replaced the Transmission Valve Body. Why on earth would a valve body cause the truck not to start? Please help mechanics!!!!!!!!
Neith key works but i found a way push the unlock when starting it eorks
Okay, how do you magnetize it back?
You would have to go to a locksmith who knows how to re program it or else the dealer would say you have to buy a new key for about $300
Just so some of you guys know I ran into the same problem and one thing I found out was if you press the lock or unlock button while starting your truck it might work my key doesn't work it's bin 3 months I hit the remote while starting it and never fails to start and I carry a couple extra batteries just in case hope this helps
What happens if you are away from your second key or don't have access to it?
Then that makes it hard to find out if the key is demagnetized. You would probably have to get a new key programmed.
@@baisnipescyr1539 on newer Rams with push button start. The key fob battery can be dead. But you can hold the key fob up to the start button and start the car. Can I do that with a 2014 ram with the insert fob
Sooo..what do you do to fix it?
So did you change your key…??
Can the battery in your 1st fob be weak? Try pressing the unlock button on the fob while the fob is in the ignition.
Just ran into this and tried the unlock while turning suggestion, truck started. Thanks.
Good advice. Got my dodge to start right up using your method.
I was never given a second key but I got the same problem😅
Your gonna need the key code from the dealer ,, good luck with that .. or a really cool lock smith .. did the same thing a few years ago
@@acypooder1yeah it’s like $1000 fuckin dollars for a tumbler replacement
Great point ...thank you!
Deprogrammed the fob. Makes sense.
How to fix the key
sry to say but you wont ever have to wory about de-magnitising keys... all has to do with communication between key and ignition modual
So helpful thank you!!!
I'm glad this was able to help!
My dog ate my key but it still locked and unlocked my truck. So I ordered a key fob shell on line and put the board in the new shell. Truck won’t start. The board must be damaged.
But the horn blows when his dog FARTS! 😂
it did help thank you
I am happy to hear that!
I have a spare key without a battery and even without the battery on the remote it starts the truck
How do you disable the lock honk on 2014 RAM? I’ve tried everything I’ve seen in RAM forums. It drives me crazy!
You have to go into the settings in your dashboard. Thats where i found it
@@toolazy6893 I finally figured it out. I was trying to disable it with a key fob that the panic button was broken on. On my RAM you have to use the unlock button in conjunction with the panic button to turn off the lock horn honk feature, which I hate. Thanks for info too!
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So how do you get it UN-MAGNITIZED
JustMe Don'tKnowDoYou , thé dealer told me that I needed a whole new key because they could not te program it. However if you visit one of the independent key fob programmers they can in most cases retrieve and reconnect the signal between both the truck and the fob. Hope this helps
So my key starts the truck but won’t unlock or lock the doors. Any ideas?
You know I tried some compressed air . I took my air blower tool blew the switch hole out or the key and it worked for me .
I'm gonna try that before buying new key
What if this is the second key this happens to😢😢😂 darn it
Okay well how the fuck do you fix the key that's broken if you do not have another fucking key
My spare one doesn't work either
Did you figure this out? Same problem, spare doesn’t work either
Damn don’t have my second key with me
What happens when both keys are fucked
Then we are as well! LOL I hate this FOB (which stands for fu**ing overrated bulls**) I just want a normal key
😂 I’m saying both are fucked for me too
Yup sounds like a dodge
If you only have 1 key youre screwed....thanks
*you’re
I have 1 I’m currently screwed