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Ram 1500, Charger, Challenger, 300, Pacifica · 2018+ newer-security models
Ram, Dodge & Chrysler key replacement in Winnipeg and southern Manitoba — including 2018+ models with the extra factory security.
At RAXO Auto Locksmith, I cut and program Ram, Dodge and Chrysler keys at your vehicle across Winnipeg and southern Manitoba, including 2018+ models with extra factory security. Spare keys are $90+ and Smart Keys $220+; all-keys-lost is $280+, or $350+ with push-to-start, plus tax. Text 204-599-5117 for a written quote before I drive out.
By Leo — mobile auto locksmith, Winnipeg · Updated October 2026
- Written quote first
I'm Leo. I cut and program keys at your vehicle for the Ram, Dodge & Chrysler car-and-truck side — Ram 1500 and HD trucks, Dodge Charger, Challenger and Durango, Chrysler 300, Pacifica and Voyager. The extra factory security on 2018+ models turns a new key into a far more involved job — which is why most aftermarket locksmiths stop at "I can read it but I can't program it." I take those on, with dealer-level access and the right blanks on hand. Driving a Jeep? See the Jeep page →
2018+ extra factory security
The reason most locksmiths turn down newer Ram / Dodge / Chrysler.
Why they bounce
"I can read it but I can't program it" = one of the newer, more involved ones.
I take them on
Cut and programmed on-site, with dealer-level access.
Text me the year, model, and trim — fastest path to an exact quote.
Which Ram, Dodge or Chrysler key is yours?
Pick your Ram, Dodge or Chrysler key, see your price.
Trucks, vans and cars across Ram, Dodge and Chrysler — pick the key that looks like yours.
Your key
Transponder key
Spare $90+ · all keys lost $280+
Not sure? Text me a photo of your key — I'll identify it.
Ram / Dodge / Chrysler pricing
How much does a Ram, Dodge, or Chrysler key cost in Winnipeg?
At RAXO Auto Locksmith, I cut and program Ram, Dodge, or Chrysler car keys on-site across Winnipeg and southern Manitoba — spare keys from $90+, Smart Keys from $220+. All-keys-lost starts at $280+ plus tax for most transponder and remote-head keys, or $350+ for a push-to-start smart key. A second key made the same visit costs less than coming back for it later — I put that number in your written quote.
Open-ended starting prices. Pre-2018 platforms run at the floor; 2018+ models with the extra factory security (5th-gen Ram 1500, Pacifica, newer Durango) sit higher because the dealer-level access step adds time. Written quote by text before I dispatch.
Spare / extra key
Spare Ram/Dodge/Chrysler key or fob
$90+ transponder
$160+ remote head / flip
$220+ key fob / smart key
Cut and programmed at your vehicle. Most Ram, Dodge, Chrysler. Pre-2018 at the floor; 5th-gen Ram 1500 / Pacifica with the newer security sit higher due to the dealer-level access step. See spare key page.
Lost all keys (AKL)
All-keys-lost replacement
$280+ transponder / remote-head
$350+ push-to-start smart key
New key generated at your vehicle with ownership verification (photo ID matched to registration or proof of insurance in your name) — including on 2018+ trucks with the extra factory security. A second key made the same visit costs less than coming back for it later — I put that number in your written quote. Compare to forum-reported dealer pricing of $250–$500+ plus a $100–$250 tow. See lost-keys page.
Fob programming only
BYO fob or supply + program
$90+ you bring it
$90+ I supply
Bring a reputable aftermarket key fob and the programming is labour-only at $90+; or I supply a basic remote — same $90+ floor. A push-button-start proximity fob is a pricier part — that's the spare / AKL pricing above, not a $90 basic-fob job. Fob programming details →
The car key replacement page walks through which of these services fits which situation.
Most jobs add 12% tax (7% Manitoba PST + 5% GST); labour-only work — like a car lockout or programming a fob you already own — is 5% GST only. No travel charge inside the Perimeter; past it, travel is in the written quote. Payment by e-transfer, tap, or cash. Full pricing on the pricing page. Same family: Jeep. Full vehicle list on vehicles I service.
2018+ Ram / Dodge / Chrysler · the key detail
Why is a new key for a 2018+ Ram or Pacifica a bigger job?
If your Ram, Dodge, or Chrysler is a 2018-or-newer model, it has extra factory anti-theft security that locks the programming network. By default that network is read-only — a scan tool can read the car but can't write anything, including registering a new key. The maker added it to slow down theft, and the side effect is that making you a key became a considerably more involved job — which is why most shops won't take one on.
The tell-tale sign
You called a locksmith, they came to your 2019 Ram 1500 or your Pacifica, plugged in, and said "I can read it but I can't program it." That's the newer factory security — not the locksmith doing anything wrong. Adding a key to these newer ones takes far more work than reading them, and that's where a lot of shops stop.
What I bring
Dealer-level access for the newer locked-down models. Plus key-fob and proximity blanks on hand for the common Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler models, and an ownership check — photo ID matched to your registration or proof of insurance in your name — before I generate a key.
Which models have it
Roughly 2018 onward: 5th-gen Ram 1500 (2019+) and HD trucks, Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager, newer Durango. Pre-2018 platforms — older Charger, Challenger, 300, Grand Caravan, 4th-gen Ram — don't have the newer security and are more straightforward (and cheaper).
Ram · Dodge · Chrysler
The models I cut and program.
Trucks, performance cars, and family haulers — transponder key, key fob, or 2018+ proximity with the extra factory security. Year and trim decide the key, so text me both for an exact quote.
| Model | Brand | Years | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 | Ram | 2009–2018 (4th) · 2019+ (5th) | One of the most common trucks in Winnipeg. 4th gen (DS) and Ram Classic (sold until 2023) are key fob / Smart Key without the newer security. 5th gen (DT, 2019+) has the extra factory security. Big Horn, Rebel, Laramie, Limited, TRX all share the key family within a generation. My Ram 1500 key guide → |
| Ram 2500 / 3500 HD | Ram | Heavy Duty · 2010+ | Same key architecture as the 1500 by generation — the Cummins diesel HD trucks use the same key fob / Smart Key as the gas trucks. Power Wagon, Laramie Longhorn, Limited included. 2019+ HD has the extra factory security. |
| Ram ProMaster | Ram | Full-size van · 2014+ | Fiat-derived platform but uses the North American Ram key setup. Common with Winnipeg trades and delivery operators. Work-van keys often need extra ownership verification — I'll tell you what to have ready. |
| Charger + Challenger | Dodge | 2008+ (LC/LD) | Charger: push-button key fob from 2011. Challenger: slot-in twist fob 2008–2014, push-button standard from the 2015 refresh. R/T, Scat Pack, SRT, Hellcat, Demon all use the same key as the base trim of that year. Discontinued after 2023 — keys still well-supported. Older LX Charger (2006–2010) is the earlier, cheaper transponder key. |
| Durango | Dodge | 2011+ (3rd gen) | Shares the Grand Cherokee platform and programming flow. SRT 392 and Hellcat keys identical to the base R/T. Newer Durango carries the extra factory security — text the year so I can confirm. |
| Grand Caravan | Dodge | 2008–2020 (discontinued) | Still everywhere in Winnipeg as a used family vehicle. It takes the fob key that slides into the dash and turns (FOBIK); some 2011-and-newer vans with push-button start use a proximity version of the same fob. None of the newer factory security. Spare fob $220+, all-keys-lost $280+ ($350+ on a 2020 van or one with push-button start). |
| Chrysler 300 | Chrysler | 2005–2010 (LX) · 2011–2023 (LD) | LD 300 (2011–2023) is an integrated push-button key fob on Touring, Limited, S, and 300C. SRT8 and 300C Final Edition use the same key. Older LX 300 (2005–2010) is the earlier transponder key. Production ended in 2023. |
| Pacifica + Voyager | Chrysler | 2017+ / 2020+ | Replaced the Town & Country in 2017. Proximity fob + push-button; 2018+ have the extra factory security. Pacifica Hybrid (PHEV) uses the same key as the gas model. Voyager is the budget-trim Pacifica — same platform and key. |
| Older — T&C, Sebring, 200, Journey | Mixed | Various, discontinued | Chrysler Town & Country (2008–2016) takes the same fob key (FOBIK) as the Grand Caravan above. Sebring, 200, and Dodge Journey use the older transponder key — well-supported transponder + remote, none of the newer security, cheaper end of the range. Text the year and model. |
Real Ram, Dodge & Chrysler jobs.
No stock photos on this site — ever.
Photos from Winnipeg Ram, Dodge & Chrysler jobs going up here as I shoot them.
What customers say
Five stars on Google — early but real. Here are three.
★★★★★
"I was very impressed. He was on time and set up both key fobs and cut both keys for my car and it only took about an hour. He really knows his stuff and I really appreciated it."
— Glenn Buckboro · Google review
★★★★★
"Great service! He quickly made a copy of my car key, and it works perfectly. Friendly, professional, and fair price. Highly recommend!"
— Oleh Vashchenko · Google review
★★★★★
"Precise, polite and punctual."
— Dominic Ibeme · Google review
5.0 average · all verified on the Google Business Profile. No padding, no buying.
Ram, Dodge & Chrysler questions, answered.
These are Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler specific — for general service, pricing, and process questions, see the dedicated spare, lost-keys, and fob pages, or the full FAQ page.
Can you do a 2019 or newer Ram 1500 key fob? (the newer-model question)
Yes. The 5th-generation Ram 1500 (2019+) has extra factory security that locks the programming network by default, which makes adding a key a much bigger job than on the older trucks — most aftermarket locksmiths won't take one on. I have dealer-level access for these newer trucks, so 2019+ Ram 1500 (and 2500/3500 HD) keys are reliable one-trip jobs at your truck. The 4th-gen Ram 1500 (2009–2018) and the Ram Classic don't have that newer security and are more straightforward.
Another locksmith said they could read my Ram/Dodge/Chrysler but not program it — why?
That's the extra factory security on 2018-and-newer Ram, Dodge & Chrysler, not the locksmith's fault. On these newer ones, adding a key is a considerably more involved job than simply reading the car — which is why a lot of shops get as far as a diagnostic and no further. I have the dealer-level access for these newer ones, so I can finish the job. Text me the year/model and I'll tell you straight whether yours is one of the newer locked-down ones.
How much does a Ram, Dodge, or Chrysler key replacement cost in Winnipeg?
Spare or extra key starts at $90+ for a transponder key, $160+ for a remote-head or flip key, and $220+ for an integrated key fob or proximity Smart Key, if I supply. Less if you bring your own reputable aftermarket fob. Lost all keys (AKL) starts at $280+ plus tax for most transponder and remote-head keys, or $350+ for a push-to-start smart key. Fob programming on its own starts at $90+. Pre-2018 platforms (older Charger, Caravan, 300, 4th-gen Ram) sit at the floor; 2018+ models with the extra factory security (5th-gen Ram 1500, Pacifica, newer Durango) sit higher because the dealer-level access step adds time. Written quote by text before I dispatch — the number I send is the number you pay.
Do you do Dodge Charger and Challenger keys, including Hellcat/SRT?
Yes. Charger (LD, 2011+) has used the push-button key fob from launch; Challenger (LC) ran the slot-in fob that twists like a key from 2008–2014 (push-button optional) and went push-button standard with the 2015 refresh. The performance trims — R/T, Scat Pack, SRT, Hellcat, Demon — all use the same key as the base SXT of that year, so there's no special variant to worry about. Both were discontinued at the end of 2023 but the keys are well-supported aftermarket. Older LX Charger (2006–2010) uses the older transponder key and is a cheaper job.
Do you still do older Dodge Grand Caravans and Chrysler minivans?
Yes, and they're common in Winnipeg. The Dodge Grand Caravan (2008–2020) and the Chrysler Town & Country (replaced by Pacifica in 2017) take the fob key that slides into the dash (FOBIK); some later vans with push-button start use a proximity version of the same fob, and Caravans from before 2008 use a metal key with a chip. None of these have the newer factory security, so spare keys and all-keys-lost are straightforward. The newer Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager (2017+), and the Chrysler Grand Caravan sold in Canada from 2021, use a push-button proximity Smart Key, and 2018+ carry the extra factory security.
Do you do the Ram ProMaster work van?
Yes. The full-size Ram ProMaster (2014+) uses the North American Ram key setup even though the platform is Fiat-derived. It's common with trades and delivery operators here. One note: work-van keys often need extra ownership verification, because vans are more frequently disputed or fleet-owned assets — text me the year and I'll tell you what proof to have ready.
Can you make a Ram/Dodge/Chrysler key if I have no key at all?
Yes — that's the all-keys-lost (AKL) job, and on a Ram, Dodge, or Chrysler the key question is whether you're on a 2018+ model with the extra factory security. All-keys-lost starts at $280+ plus tax for most transponder and remote-head keys, or $350+ for a push-to-start smart key. A second key made the same visit costs less than coming back for it later — I put that number in your written quote. Using dealer-level access — the same information the dealership works from — I cut a fresh blade and program a new key fob or Smart Key into your immobilizer, including the newer locked-down ones, on-site across Winnipeg and southern Manitoba, no dealer tow. Before I start I verify ownership — photo ID matched to your registration or proof of insurance in your name — and if the documents are locked inside, I run the lockout first so you can pull them.
Turned away on a newer Ram, Charger, or Pacifica? Text me.
If another locksmith couldn't program it, it's almost certainly the extra factory security on the newer ones — a more complex job, and exactly the kind I take on. Written quote before I dispatch, cut and programmed on-site.