2008 dodge charger key fob wont start car. Still unlocks doors. Red light on dash stays lit. After disconnecting battery and then reconnecting in hopesmof resetting pcm the lights on left dash flicker wildly then red light goes solid again and still wont start. Any way to troubleshoot to find out if the issue is the key fob, starter relay or win module? And can you get the key reprogrammed without towing the car to the dealer?

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This is a bad PCM. Try to disconnect the security system first and if it still does not start then it is the PCM.

Steve Allison

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• Posted on Dec 15, 2008

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What I find confusing is the designation 'IR' which is applicable to TV and stereo remotes but have never heard of it used for automotive locks. It stands for 'Infra-Red' and this is only effective with 'line of sight' applications.
I know every one I've ever owned could be operated without the vehicle even visible as long as the range was not more than 50-70 feet.
These systems use radio frequency signals modulated by digitally coded signals to prevent 'one remote fits all.'
It would be interesting (as long as your patience doesn't wear thin) to find out how you have resolved this.
Mr. Massengill gave good advice since the battery contacts are now made so cheap that they won't donate a few microns of gold to them. Most I've seen were tinned at best.   

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Go to the dealer. It is the only way, they have to use a computer. Changing the battery doesn't make it lose it's program though. You most likely broke the battery hold down. This is the most common thing I see at my shop. If the key still starts the vehicle, you now have a bad key fob. If not, you may be able to get it reprogrammed.

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Does the key have a chip in it ? I'm not familiar with the car but it sounds like you might be at odds with the anti theft system. Check with the dealer and see what information they have. Good Luck

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