Experiencing a frustrating issue with your 2015 Dodge Ram Key Fob where it gets stuck in the ignition? You’re not alone. One owner of a “new to me” 2015 Ram Eco-Diesel with around 105,000 miles recently encountered this exact problem. After parking their truck, they found the key fob wouldn’t turn past the ACC position to OFF, leaving it stuck and the vehicle partially powered.
This isn’t the first time this owner has faced this inconvenience, noting it’s become more frequent. In the past, simply waiting in the ACC position for a short period allowed them to eventually turn the key to RUN and then back, releasing it. However, this time, patience wore thin. Leaving the key in ACC for an hour and repeatedly trying to maneuver it proved unsuccessful. Attempts to restart the engine, ensure the truck was firmly in park by reversing and carefully shifting, based on online suggestions about quick shifting into park being a potential culprit, also failed to release the stubborn key fob.
Desperate for a solution, the owner resorted to a temporary fix: disconnecting the negative battery terminal. Upon reconnecting the battery after a short wait, the key fob finally released. While this worked in the moment, the problem persists, with the key now getting stuck every time the truck is driven, only releasing after a battery disconnect. This points to a potentially recurring electrical issue, possibly a faulty security feature acting up. The owner, located in a remote area of Alaska, is seeking DIY solutions to avoid the significant challenge of reaching a dealership. The consistently wet weather conditions over the past three months, including snow and rain, raise concerns about moisture affecting electrical connectors.
Is this a common problem with the 2015 Dodge Ram key fob system? Could a wet connector be the culprit? For owners facing similar key fob issues, disconnecting and reconnecting the battery might offer a temporary workaround. However, identifying a long-term, DIY solution is crucial, especially for those in remote locations. Further investigation into potential electrical gremlins or security system malfunctions is needed to permanently resolve this 2015 Dodge Ram key fob problem.
