How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Vehicles
We have eleven videos offering help to Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram drivers who’s key fobs or remote controls have gone dead.
Battery replacement videos are shown towards the end.
This video covers the new Jeep Gladiator and newer (2018 and up) Jeep Wrangler featuring a new key fob.
This video features a 2017 Pacifica that uses a new style fob and incorrect starting instructions in the owner’s manual!
This updates pre-2012 Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge vehicles with the removable push button.
Here’s a video that will help with newer Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models.
And another video for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles built before 2010 and featuring the tapered key fob.
This one is exclusive to Fiat owners.
A video of us replacing the battery in a new style (2017) key fob or remote control.
Another battery replacement for a Fiat key fob. Subtle differences from other FCA fobs.
Here is the battery replacement process in a newer style FCA key fob.
An early Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge key fob battery replacement.
A new flip key for Jeep.
Models covered include the 200, 300, Town and Country, Challenger, Charger, Dart, Durango, Caravan, Journey, Viper, Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Renegade, Wrangler, Patriot, 1500, 2500, 3500, Promaster, Avenger, Caliber, Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Fiat 500.
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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.
These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.
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The author has 25 years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start any keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s College, ME: MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY