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Dodge Ram Pickup 1500/2500/3500 key fob battery

8 of the 10 model years listed for the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500/2500/3500 have a proven battery. The most common answer is 2 x CR2016. Rows below run oldest to newest; a year can appear twice when the car came with more than one kind of key.

  1. 1996Remote (separate)

    Not confirmed yet

  2. 1997Remote (separate)

    2 x CR2016

    FCC ID GQ43VT7T

    Two sites agree: keylessentryremotefob.com and bestkeysupply.com (checked Nov 2, 2026)

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  3. 1998Remote (separate)

    2 x CR2016

    FCC ID GQ43VT7T

    Two sites agree: keylessentryremotefob.com and bestkeysupply.com (checked Nov 2, 2026)

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  4. 1999-2002Remote (separate)

    2 x CR2016

    FCC ID GQ43VT9T

    Two sites agree: keylessentryremotefob.com and uhs-hardware.com (checked Nov 1, 2026)

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  5. 2003Remote (separate)

    Not confirmed yet

  6. 2004-2005Remote (separate)

    2 x CR2016

    FCC ID GQ43VT17T

    Owner's manual: manualmachine.com (checked Nov 1, 2026)

    Manual text: “3V lithium 2016 cell. This transmitter requires two batteries.”

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Changing the battery

Separate remote fob

  1. This remote is its own fob, separate from the metal key, which makes it one of the easier ones to open.
  2. Turn it over: some older fobs use one small screw, newer ones just clip. Pry at the seam once any screw is out.
  3. Replace the cell, keeping the + side where it was, and check the small metal tab still touches it.
  4. Snap the case shut and watch for the lights to flash when you press lock at the car.

This key takes two CR2016 cells. Change both at the same time and stack them the way the old pair sat; mixing a fresh cell with a tired one shortens the life of the new one.

Keep spare coin cells away from small children. A swallowed coin cell can burn the throat within hours; if it happens, go to an emergency room at once.

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