Found something when I removed the dash cover

Arro · Post by **Arro** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:13 am

Is this what I think it is?

I bought this car from my friend... when she bought it, it just came with one SKIM key. I had heard rumors that some Neons had keyless entry key fobs from the factory. I never figured an '00 would have it, figured it was a Mark II thing.

Is that what this is?

jetas · Post by **jetas** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:15 am

Yup mines got it n its an '00. Its a great lil device

Arro · Post by **Arro** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:26 am

Ok so did some more searching on here, and I guess that is exactly what it is.

So the real question now is: How do I get a fob that's coded to this module?

As it stands I have NO fob. I found this on Ebay...

But he says if I don't have one remote already, I'll need to contact the dealer. Anyone done that? Any idea what that will cost me?

I want to make this work.

I also saw this one on Ebay:

Is this the actual factory original part, or is the other one the OEM design? Which one is the original, and which is the aftermarket version? Which one is the one that would have come with my 2000 Dodge Neon SE?

I'm guessing (but hopefully someone will verify) that the second picture is the right one, because I didn't think that the trunk release was motorized... so perhaps that first picture is for a universal?

Addicted2Boost · Post by **Addicted2Boost** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:31 am

whats this box you speak about lol

Arro · Post by **Arro** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:34 am

This:

Addicted2Boost · Post by **Addicted2Boost** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:40 am

yea i have one all it does is lock and unlock the car right? and im wondering why my car alarm does not work it only has a panic mode

Arro · Post by **Arro** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:44 am

when you lock the car, the factory alarm does work. Roll your windows down, shut the door, lock the car, and then reach in and physically unlock the latch and open the door. Because you didn't use the key or the remote, the alarm will go off.

Or, lock the car with the window down again, then reach inside and pull the hood latch. There's a spring-loaded switch under the passenger side of the hood. If the car is locked and this switch is tripped, the alarm will also go off.

It's not the kind of alarm that goes off when you pull the handle, or bump the car, or just get too close.

factory alarm is a constant honking at a nice, steady pace.

Addicted2Boost · Post by **Addicted2Boost** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:50 am

hmmm ill try this when i wake up im almost positive that the alarm does not work at all

Arro · Post by **Arro** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:58 am

You may not have it, my car is an SE trim car, which was probably why it had it.

Addicted2Boost · Post by **Addicted2Boost** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:08 am

yea i really dont know i mean i have the remote and i have that box but i will try doing it tomorrow

Post by **Diablo0** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:04 am

That is the RKE receive (Remote Keyless Entry).

The first image you posted is the style of fob that came with the car.
http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/27892917/ ... dge3_C.jpg

Unless someone like BRR or Danteneon knows a trick to do it otherwise, you'll have to take it to the dealer to have the first one programmed.

Pablodragon · Post by **Pablodragon** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:06 am

Arro wrote:
I'm guessing (but hopefully someone will verify) that the second picture is the right one, because I didn't think that the trunk release was motorized... so perhaps that first picture is for a universal?

the truck pop is not really "motorized"... it's just an electric release

..and, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it all the cars that have the 'remote' trunk relaese..also have the trunk pop button inside the glove box?

jetas · Post by **jetas** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:13 am

Pablodragon wrote:..and, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it all the cars that have the 'remote' trunk relaese..also have the trunk pop button inside the glove box?

No. I dnt have a trunk release inside the car but iw ant one

And "TurboNeonEs" If it doesnt work wen u lock it and unlock it, try this, Lock it and let it sit for a few minutes then try to open it. I thought mine wasnt working and then i realized it mite have to be on for a minute or two to go off. Adn yea it does go off wen u pop the hood. I found out the hard way...

hul kogan · Post by **hul kogan** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:37 am

They didn't add the trunk release button in the glovebox until after the first couple years of the second gen. Can't recall the exact year right now...I'm blanking.

Arro · Post by **Arro** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:13 pm

jetas wrote:
Pablodragon wrote:..and, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it all the cars that have the 'remote' trunk relaese..also have the trunk pop button inside the glove box?
No. I dnt have a trunk release inside the car but iw ant one

And "TurboNeonEs" If it doesnt work wen u lock it and unlock it, try this, Lock it and let it sit for a few minutes then try to open it. I thought mine wasnt working and then i realized it mite have to be on for a minute or two to go off. Adn yea it does go off wen u pop the hood. I found out the hard way...

He's right and I forgot, there's a minute or two delay, i think it's so people don't keep setting off alarms accidentally. After the delay, it arms the sensors.

So how hard is it to add that trunk release button?

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:40 pm

hul kogan wrote:They didn't add the trunk release button in the glovebox until after the first couple years of the second gen. Can't recall the exact year right now...I'm blanking.

I don't know about '00 and '01 models but my '02 SXT had the glovebox button. And I've had the $%^* scared out of me by the car sounding the alarm when I've opened the trunk after locking the vehicle. It doesn't always do this but I've stopped locking the car before I unload it at night when I come home from work.

yellowpatrol · Post by **yellowpatrol** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:47 pm

I thought that some vehicles came with the alarm installed but disabled. I read this somewhere iirc. Also proving this, my 05 sxt does not alarm when you do the above lock with fob, unlock through windows test but my 04 SRT does.

OB · Post by OB » Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:54 pm

Keyless entry from the factory

Glovebox trunk pop button

No factory alarm

Gotta love the 05 m/y, chock full of technology

supermike · Post by **supermike** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 7:05 pm

I have a 2000 LX with remotes and alarm, but no glove box trunk button. My sister has a 2000 ES with remotes, no alarm that we can figure out how to set off, and a trunk button in the glove box. Also on mine, it sets the alarm 10 or 15 seconds after you hit the lock button. The dash light blinks rapidly for a little, then slows down, signaling that the alarm is set.

One time I left my lights on and totally drained my battery, so I unlocked it with the key, popped the hood, and when we hooked up the jumper cables the alarm went crazy. The battery was so dead that it never knew i unlocked it. You don't think that looked a little suspicious...

Arro · Post by **Arro** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:01 pm

So then what's the final answer on this... can I take a glove box button from a later 2GN and install it in my 2000 SE? Will there be a wire connection for it?

Post by **occasional demons** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:13 pm

Arro wrote:So how hard is it to add that trunk release button?

You just need to change the latch assy, if yours is the standard type, and run a momentary switch/wire to it. I also used a relay for mine, but that may have been overkill.
Got latch from here (2gn)for $18.

If you can get one from a JY or ebay it is the way to go; they are pricey from the dealer.

5008632AD $117.00
Body hardware - Trunk - Lock
Lock, neon, w/electric release 2001-2005

Post by **occasional demons** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:30 pm

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You may have to locate the wire in the trunk that powers the latch. Splice into it and run a wire back into the cabin to a momentary switch to manually pop the trunk.

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:05 pm

'01 ES with all factory options here.
Keyless entry
Glovebox trunk popper
Traction control

etc etc.

Swordfish2Cowboy · Post by **Swordfish2Cowboy** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:46 pm

I wish mine had the alarm with it.

glasjaw · Post by **glasjaw** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:25 pm

Yea i have a panic button but no alarm. How awesome is that.

Would of been nice to have when someone broke out my window and stole everything.

Arro · Post by **Arro** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:26 pm

Well I just got my remote from Ebay, I'm not gonna get it programmed until I resolve the door lock issue (that's another thread).

Swordfish2Cowboy · Post by **Swordfish2Cowboy** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 11:41 pm

How much is it to get the factory alarm installed?

excon · Post by **excon** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:28 pm

try and enter the remote learning mode:

turn the key to run
press and hold unlock for 4-10 seconds
then press the panic button
release both buttons
press a button on ALL remotes.
turn key off

Arro · Post by **Arro** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 11:59 pm

That won't work for me, I don't have a pre-existing remote

Pablodragon · Post by **Pablodragon** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 10:20 am

Arro wrote:That won't work for me, I don't have a pre-existing remote

I think he mean't if you just bought one of those e-bay fobs... that's all u would have to do to make it work once u received it