It is the fob-style key used by Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram from roughly 2008 to 2018. FOBIK stands for fob integrated key: it combines the remote buttons, the transponder chip and a hidden metal blade in one fob that you slide into a slot in the dash and turn to start.

Which cars use a FOBIK key?

Mostly Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram of that era, such as the Dodge Grand Caravan, Journey and Charger, Chrysler Town and Country and 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, and Ram trucks, plus the VW Routan. If your key is a chunky fob with buttons that slides into the dash and twists, it is very likely a FOBIK.

Can you cut and program a FOBIK key in Winnipeg?

Yes. We cut the blade, program the chip and sync the remote on-site. A spare starts from $160 and a lost-key replacement from $200; the remote programming is quoted to your exact vehicle. We come to you, check your registration and matching photo ID, and you pay only once it works.

What Is a FOBIK Key? Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep & Ram

If you drive a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram from roughly 2008 to 2018, your key might be a FOBIK — a chunky fob you slide into a slot in the dash and turn to start the car. The name is short for "fob integrated key", and it rolls the remote buttons, the chip and a hidden metal blade into one piece. Here is how it works and what to do if you need one cut, programmed or replaced in Winnipeg.

FOBIK fob keys with 3, 5 and 7 buttons, as used by Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, cut and programmed on-site in Winnipeg

How a FOBIK works

A FOBIK is a bit of a hybrid. Instead of a blade you turn in the ignition, the whole fob slides into a slot on the dash and you twist it to start — so it behaves like a traditional key even though it looks like a remote. The buttons on the front lock, unlock and open the doors or liftgate, and a transponder chip sealed inside tells the car it is allowed to start. That is three jobs in one small fob.

The hidden metal blade

Look at the top of a FOBIK and you will see a small metal blade you can slide out. That hidden blade is there for the times the fob battery or the car battery is flat: you use it to unlock the door by hand and get in. It is easy to miss, but it is the part a locksmith cuts when you need a spare or a replacement.

Which vehicles use a FOBIK

FOBIK keys are almost entirely a Chrysler-group thing (now Stellantis). You will find them on the Dodge Grand Caravan, Journey, Charger, Challenger and Durango; Chrysler Town and Country and 300; Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, Liberty and Compass; and Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks — plus the VW Routan, which was a rebadged Chrysler minivan. They come with anywhere from 3 to 7 buttons depending on the vehicle, with minivans getting the extra sliding-door and liftgate buttons.

Cutting, programming and replacing a FOBIK

For a FOBIK we cut the blade, program the chip, and sync the remote — all on-site, no dealership trip. A spare made while you still have a working key starts from $160, and a lost-key replacement from $200; because a remote is involved, the exact programming is quoted to your vehicle. Tell us your year, make and model and we will confirm what is involved and agree the price before any work. You pay only once the new key works.

One fob = remote buttons + chip + hidden manual blade
You slide it into the dash and turn to start
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram (2008–2018), plus the VW Routan
Spare or lost-key cut, programmed and synced on-site — you pay once it works

I am a mobile locksmith, so I come to you at home, work or the roadside across Winnipeg and the surrounding area, including Selkirk, Lockport, St. Andrews, West Saint Paul, Headingley, Stony Mountain and Oakbank, 8 AM to 9 PM, seven days a week. Before any work I check your vehicle registration and a matching photo ID to confirm the vehicle is yours and keep everything legitimate. Not sure if your key is a FOBIK? Send a photo on WhatsApp and I will tell you.

Frequently asked questions

What is a FOBIK key?: It is the fob-style key used by Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram from roughly 2008 to 2018. FOBIK stands for fob integrated key: it combines the remote buttons, the transponder chip and a hidden metal blade in one fob that you slide into a slot in the dash and turn to start.
Which cars use a FOBIK key?: Mostly Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram of that era, such as the Dodge Grand Caravan, Journey and Charger, Chrysler Town and Country and 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, and Ram trucks, plus the VW Routan. If your key is a chunky fob with buttons that slides into the dash and twists, it is very likely a FOBIK.
Can you cut and program a FOBIK key in Winnipeg?: Yes. We cut the blade, program the chip and sync the remote on-site. A spare starts from $160 and a lost-key replacement from $200; the remote programming is quoted to your exact vehicle. We come to you, check your registration and matching photo ID, and you pay only once it works.

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