drphil Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 My wife locked herself out of her Journey the other day and as I was driving the 20 mile trip to "save" her, I was thinking about a product I know I've seen before...an aftermarket keyless entry keypad. I've got an OEM version on my Ford truck, so I know how handy they can be. I've found some that seem pretty cheap in appearance and, I imagine, quality. I've found several websites that sell them for Fords, but not Dodge specific. I understand that the aftermarket ones are wireless, and operate similarly to a keyless entry remote...the proper code is entered and a signal is sent to the keyless entry system to unlock the door(s). The person that was describing this product to me indicated that it was a pretty straight-forward installation - that the keypad just adhered or is fastened to the exterior of the door (meaning no door-panel removal or drilling or cutting, etc, etc). Anybody know of a product like what I'm describing, that will work for a Journey? Any personal experience with an aftermarket product such as this? Thanks in advance for your help, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booker T Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 I've seen those too and I just gave up my Ford which I used that a lot on. I wish they had a Chrysler hard wired one. I haven't used the aftermarket one, but am very tempted. let me know if you end up doing it and I'll do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drphil Posted December 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 I've seen those too and I just gave up my Ford which I used that a lot on. I wish they had a Chrysler hard wired one. I haven't used the aftermarket one, but am very tempted. let me know if you end up doing it and I'll do the same. Thanks, yeah, I'll let you know if I find something I really like. I've found one that is hardwired, but I guess what I had in mind didn't require cutting metal on the door and running down wires. Somebody had told me there was one out there that you screwed into the door, squirted a line of silicone around to seal it and give it that permanent appearance, but it took batteries and worked like your wireless keyless-entry remotes, just using a code instead of a single button. The keypad I've got on my truck gets used a LOT...so I definitely want something. If you are indeed looking for a hardwired one, though, check this link out: http://www.keyless.com/KE-1600%20Main.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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