They lied to you.
I have a 99 and I had a plain key cut that works 24/7 just fine. No chip, no
resistor, no problem.
Now the 2000 might be different but I doubt it. Those systems are expensive
and you hve to get the keys from an authorized dealer or a specialty
locksmith.
Preacher
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----- Original Message -----
From: <fdedip@whale-mail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2000 3:52 PM
Subject: Re: Re: DML: Remote Start Key question
> No, if you have a newer model Dak, it's true. I'm astonished that
> noone on the DML seems to know this. They told me about it when I
> picked up my Dak- I don't think it's even optional, it just is
> there. The key sends an electric signal to the ignition- if it
> doesn't get that signal, it will start, then cut out in a couple
> seconds. I'm pretty sure there are instructions in the owners manual
> about the key. They tell you how to program a new key for the
> ignition, but you need 2 keys already set for the ignition to do it.
> If you lose a key, you have to order a replacement from the factory
> using the # that is on the little plastic bag the keys came in.
> Flip
>
>
>
> ---- Begin Original Message ----
>
> From: fawcett@uism.bu.edu
> Sent: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 14:05:24 -0500
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: Remote Start Key question
>
>
> I've heard of these types of "secure" ignitions before and I think
> Dodge has
> got 'em but it's an optional thing (not even sure if it's offered on
> the Dakota
> line)... The keys look totally different (much larger and a
> different cut) so
> unless you got some kind of special option (which you would obviously
> know
> about) I think the guy is full of it.
>
> If there is a circuit city around I'd give them a call (and see how
> much they
> would charge to install it) and see what they say... I dunno why,
> but the
> circuity city near me has an install crew that really *seems* to know
> their
> stuff (they installed my alarm).
> Good luck.
> Tom
>
>
> ______________________________ Reply Separator
> _________________________________
> Subject: DML: Remote Start Key question
> Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
> Date: 1/30/00 12:11 PM
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> I received a remote start unit for christmas and finally got around
> to
> having it installed. When I talked to the tech to make my appointment
> to
> have it installed he gave me two bits of information that confused me
> (A)
> Dodge has a special key that emits a frequency that allows you to
> start the
> truck and to bypass this it was going to cost $100 extra (B) to
> perform the
> feat he was going to destroy one of my ignition keys I have never
> heard any
> mention of this before.
>
> Any info would be appreciated.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
>
>
> ---- End Original Message ----
>
>
>
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