Ebay Transponder Key Issues

[River-Runner]

Just got back from the dealer who figured out my problem regarding the Ebay keys making the alarm to sound.

I bought a couple of transponder keys off Ebay, the $15 each keys with the round gray top. This is the same chipped key my local locksmith sells. I programmed them using the original two factory keys.

Problem: The keys will start the truck, but will trigger the alarm when you use them to unlock the driver side door.

The dealer figured out that any Dodge where there is only a driver door lock, 07's and 08's for sure, the aftermarket key will trigger the alarm and you can turn off the alarm by putting said key into steering when lock and turn to "on." The alarm will only sound if you try to use the aftermarket key when the door has been locked for 30-seconds or more. This 30-second rule had really confused me----I thought I had a random problem.

I guess for a backup key, the fact that the alarm will go off until you turn the key is an ok tradeoff for a $15 key versus the $180 key with remotes from the dealer!