That happens to mine sometimes too

 

There are several threads on this topic, run a search and you`ll soon find out it is a common problem.

 

I've noticed sometimes mine wouldn't unlock even when standing next to it... but if I hi the lock button and then unlock again, it'd unlock.

 

Welcome to the party pal. I haven't been able to figure it out, yet.

 

This has worked for me...1st go into the EVIC mode and change the lock sequence to unlock all 4 doors with one FOB push, then lock and unlock the truck a few times. Then switch it back. This has helped me 100%. I have noticed that when I'm near a business with automatic door openers that they interfere with the remote controller a bit. :secret2:

 

here is trick I learned from a T.V. show and yes it might sound crazy but it does work. Hold the key fob to your chin while pushing the button, your head will act as an antenna. I always use this when it rains to make sure my doors are unlocked when I get to the truck

 

use your head as a antenna? LOL Now that's FUNNY..... I don't care who you are thats funny.......oh and the line "yes it might sound crazy" just freakin classic ..cause it is crazy.. best laugh I had all week thanks

 

use your head as a antenna? LOL Now that's FUNNY..... I don't care who you are thats funny.......oh and the line "yes it might sound crazy" just freakin classic ..cause it is crazy.. best laugh I had all week thanks [/QUOTE

If thats the best laugh you had all week you most stay locked inside a house and have no friends. And by the way it works so dont knock what you havent tried.:loud:

 

It's not so much that your head acts as an antenna... but that you're now making your body an antenna by doing so.

And yes... it works. I've used this trick for years.

 

Thanks this shuts up macleod with his comment earlier :ugh

 

Head trick works for me too, I use it for the remote start...which also has a crappy signal....thinking about getting rid of it and putting my aftermarket back in.

 

I was having same issues as the first post.I tried my OTHER FOB that was new/unused.Works like it did when I drove the truck home new.Then I remember when I ran a Cadillac service dept.I had service writers always taking customers Fobs apart to clean the switch contacts for the same reason.I have not taken my first FOB apart to clean it yet but I will.Been using my UNUSED Fob for a week now and its worked every time just like the OTHER one did when new.Its going to be a CHRONIC problem with these Fobs.Wish I just had a KEY.

 

All the voodoo fixes in the world are not going to solve this problem. Mine has been doing it for the last year. It gets worse when I lock it after driving for long distances. The stealer just shakes his head and says that they can't "re-create" the problem. Dodge has a problem here and they won't admit it.

 

try your spare fob.....

both of mine work from 100 yards away.....never had an issue with them

 

Try a fresh FOB.Tell dealer to warranty yours and see if a new one corrects the problem.I just knew my was the truck and not the Fob.But using the new one is just like the minute I drove it off the lot.I was having every symptom you are describing.