dodgy13 Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Hi All, Dodge Journey SXT 2009 I already have a problem with my second fob not working, may need a new one altogether. However, before my only one fob comes apart, i need to change the case and rubber bits and chip, transfer them over to a new case. Anyone have any idea how to do this, any special tips? would my existing metal key fit inside the new case? Many thanks for any help dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Changing the components from one key fob to another is very simple. Remove the back, take out the parts you need to transfer, and put them in the new case. As for the metal key, as far as I know, NO, it is not transferable. You would have to take the old key, along with the new one, to a locksmith and have them cut the new key for you. Just a thought on the other, non-working fob... have you changed the battery in it? 6 years is approaching the life of the battery I would think. dhh3, jkeaton and dodgy13 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Try the key in the door to see if it works, before you cut it. In your other post you said both Fobs came with the car, but one had the graphics wearing off and you wanted to use the other one. You said the new one would start the car, but not unlock the doors. You should be able to transfer the guts from the old one and install them in the new one. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgy13 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Hi dhh3, thanks for your reply. I have 2 fobs and both the keys unlock the doors, it's just one of the fobs does not work to unlock or close. I'm thinking if i get a new fob (maybe off Ebay!) would i be able to program it? they are saying if i have 2 working fobs i can program the third one, after all they are both working to start the engine up..do you think may work? thanks so much jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfurth Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Before you go through all the trouble of repairing this remote key, make sure you are not covered by the wireless ignition module replacement recall (not sure how this affects European owners). If it is, you'll get two brand new keys. dodgy13 and dhh3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgy13 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 THANK YOU SO MUCH bfutth, i will look into this dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgy13 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Just an update on these fobs....my car is part of a RECALL!!!!! Now have to take to the dealer 'THE WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE MAY HAVE UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE FREQUENCY OPERATED BUTTON IGNITION KEY (FOBIK) FROM THE ON TO THE ACCESSORY POSITION WHILE DRIVING' THANK YOU SO MUCH 'BFURTH' ONCE AGAIN, if it wasn't for YOU i would not have known this....!!! bfurth, dhh3 and rolly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfurth Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 One more user helped by the internet! rolly and dodgy13 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgy13 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 yep, but we need more people like you bfurth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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