I have a 2000 Ram with every option except Leather and 4 wheel anti-lock,
and I don't have a coded key. I'm not sure about the Dakotas, but thats not
an option on the Ram.
I had a remote start installed in the Ram and the only problem I have is it
interfacing with the Factory Alarm system. The installer was not able to
make the two work together. I finally got tired of bringing it back to the
guy. As it is right now, to set the alarm with the starter remote, I have
to arm it before I close the door. To disarm, I have to use the origional
remote to disarm the the remote start unit to start the truck, or the alarm
will go off, killing the motor, causing the check engine light to come on.
I've been meaning to bring it to another installer, but haven't gotten
around to it yet. After 8 trips, I decided not to let the first hack touch
it anymore.
Walt Felix
88½ Dakota Sport 4x4 and 2000 Ram 1500 QuadCab Sport 4x4
Walt@Walt-n-Ingrid.COM
http://WWW.Walt-n-Ingrid.COM
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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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