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title: 2010 - 2011 Dodge Dakota Remote Programming Instructions
description: "IMPORTANT NOTES: This procedure can only be used on vehicles built in the USA. You must have two working programed remote/keys before you can add a third remote/key. If you only have one working remote/key, this procedure will not work."
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# 2010 - 2011 Dodge Dakota Remote Programming Instructions

## IMPORTANT NOTES: This procedure can only be used on vehicles built in the USA. You must have two working programed remote/keys before you can add a third remote/key. If you only have one working remote/key, this procedure will not work.

1. Using first programed remote/key turn ignition to the on position for 5 seconds. (Do not crank engine). Turn remote/key off and remove.
2. Within 5 seconds insert second working programed remote/key.
3. Turn ignition to the on position (Do not crank engine) security light will begin to flash and chime will be heard within 10 seconds.
4. Turn remote/key off and remove. NOTE: Some vehicles will not chime, only the security light will flash.
5. Within 5 seconds insert third new cut remote/key and turn ignition to the on position (Do not crank engine). The security light should start flashing and within 10 seconds you should hear a chime and the security light should go out.
6. Once the security light goes out, the new remote/key should be programed.
7. Turn remote/key to the off position, remove key. Test key.

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