Hate to dispute you Flip, but it just ain't so unless you consider a '98 and a
'99 Dakota not new enough. We have had extra keys made for the '99 and there
is nothing funky about it --like going through the factory to get one.
The "special" ignition keys have a chip or something in 'em which makes the
handle part much larger or thicker than normal. The standard keys have no such
feature.
If you don't believe me I'll make you a bet. Go to you're local lock smith and
have a dupe made... If it don't work, I'll send you the cost of the dupe.
Deal? Just so you know, I'm saying all this from memory... I'm not looking at
a service guide or anything so it's a fair bet. If I'm wrong I'm good for the
$$. Otherwise Bob (A.K.A. Knuckles) Nichols from Joisey will break both my
legs! ;-)
Tom
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Subject: Re: Re: DML: Remote Start Key question
Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
Date: 1/30/00 12:52 PM
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
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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
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