I would like to add a brand new fob to a 2011 Town and Country. This van does not have the proximity system (Enter-N-Go) or the push to start button. It uses the 7 button remote, and does have remote start from the fob.
I do have both original remotes and they both work.
I've read that it is possible to program an additional remote on my own, and I've read that it isn't possible to program an additional remote without outside help. Of course, I'm confused about this.
Also, is an aftermarket (non-OEM) remote a bad idea here, such as this one... since the remote also acts as the ignition key? I'd hate to have a non-OEM remote fail, and leave someone stranded.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CA5PJ5O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A392A0WD8JJN37&psc=1
Or....should I stay with an OEM remote and pay the additional cost?
Why am I wanting to do this? Last summer, the van remote started itself. It was inside an enclosed garage, attached to the house. It hadn't been used that day at all. One remote was laying on top of the center console, and the other remote was inside a desk drawer, inside the house.
When it was discovered... it was locked up, running, and the remote was laying on top of the center console. The remote starting function locks the doors, and we wouldn't lock the doors with the keyfob inside the van, nor would we ever lock it up when it is inside the garage.
There is a switch on the hood, that disables the remote start when the hood is up. So, I unplugged the switch to disable the remote start. The remote start is disabled now, as it thinks the hood is up.
So, because it remote started itself... I'd like to buy a new remote, program it, and then take the batteries out of the two factory remotes, and tuck them away.
I do have both original remotes and they both work.
I've read that it is possible to program an additional remote on my own, and I've read that it isn't possible to program an additional remote without outside help. Of course, I'm confused about this.
Also, is an aftermarket (non-OEM) remote a bad idea here, such as this one... since the remote also acts as the ignition key? I'd hate to have a non-OEM remote fail, and leave someone stranded.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CA5PJ5O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A392A0WD8JJN37&psc=1
Or....should I stay with an OEM remote and pay the additional cost?
Why am I wanting to do this? Last summer, the van remote started itself. It was inside an enclosed garage, attached to the house. It hadn't been used that day at all. One remote was laying on top of the center console, and the other remote was inside a desk drawer, inside the house.
When it was discovered... it was locked up, running, and the remote was laying on top of the center console. The remote starting function locks the doors, and we wouldn't lock the doors with the keyfob inside the van, nor would we ever lock it up when it is inside the garage.
There is a switch on the hood, that disables the remote start when the hood is up. So, I unplugged the switch to disable the remote start. The remote start is disabled now, as it thinks the hood is up.
So, because it remote started itself... I'd like to buy a new remote, program it, and then take the batteries out of the two factory remotes, and tuck them away.