How to Troubleshoot the Keyless Entry on a Dodge Ram 1500
by Matthew FortunaA popular standard and aftermarket option on the Dodge Ram 1500, the keyless entry system allows easy controlling of the car's doors, locks, trunk, panic alarm and often its automatic starting. The controllers for the Dodge Ram 1500 can stop working if too old or handled too roughly, but the problems can easily be fixed with a simple troubleshoot. Programming the keyless entry remote on your Dodge Ram 1500 will allow you to bypass the fee of getting it fixed by a mechanic.
Step 1
Enter your Dodge Ram 1500, and close the doors and trunk of your vehicle.
Step 2
Insert your Dodge Ram 1500 key into your car's ignition and click the key to the "On" position.
Step 3
Turn the dome light in your truck on and off three times in quick succession.
Step 4
Turn your key in the ignition back to the "Off" position. Complete Steps 2 through 4 within five seconds.
Step 5
Remove your key from your Dodge Ram 1500's ignition and test the remote to see if the troubleshooting was successful.
Writer Bio
Matthew Fortuna is a full-time freelance writer with a journalism degree from Wayne State University, living in the Detroit metropolitan area. He has written about a wide range of topics across varying publications, including Demand Studios, wiseGEEK.com and Suite101.com, among others. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Wayne State University.
