My 1996 Dodge Caravan won't start after making a copy of its key?

In other words the originial key has a computer chip in it just below the black handle,and the copy you made is just a plain jane key,go and get the 100.00 one if you really need a copy.

www.smartercomputing.com
January 2005

Sounds as though the original key has a electronic tag/immobiliser inside it... which the new copied one wont have......... some manufacturers (ie FORD, SUZUKI) also have this system.... and usually issue a 'Master' key which is sometimes coloured RED.... and is used to program new keys .... which unfortunately have to be issued from the manufacturer..... dodge....ford.... etc etc

If you get a new key supplied from the manufacturer, what you normally have to do is use the red key first in the vehicle.... then with a specific series of turns of the key then insert the 'copy' which will then become programmed for your vehicle....

Clarify if this is the case with your dealer........ hope this helps

Firefox
December 2004