I'm looking at purchasing an uncut key from ebay for a 2000 neon because they are cheaper then going to the dealership (about $15 cheaper).

The keys that came with the vehicle (2) have the Chrysler star on both sides. One of the keys I am looking at online have a Dodge Ram logo instead. Both key heads are grey (indicating they need to be programmed). My question is this:

Whether it has the Chrysler star logo or Dodge Ram logo - will it be programmable for a 2000 Neon?

yes I just bought one for my neon . You will have to take to dealer unless you have 2 working keys and the instructions to program

why do you need 2 working keys... i have a 2000 neon and am in need of another key as well...in the manual i read that as long as you have one key that is already programmed than you should be fine...the steps sound a bit confusing to me..but as long as you have one key that is programmed than it shouldn't be a problem

I bought an uncut key from ebay (was cheaper then going through a Dodge dealership). I brought the key into the dealership to have it cut. All went well.

There are two differences in keys - black and grey covered ends. The black keys can be bought and made at any retail store. The grey keys must be purchased through a dealership where they are able to code the key for you. You'll need your VIN and/or proof of ownership of the vehicle (security purposes).

If you have a grey covered key and have a key made at a retail store, you will be able to access the vehicle but will not be able to start it (it will start and then die). This is a security measure. It's not the key that makes the car work, it's the metal chip on the inside that does.

I also purchased a new remote on ebay as well and programmed that by following the instructions in the book that came with the car. Since I already had two other remotes, I was able to program it myself. Since I work at a Dodge dealership, I was told that if you have one or two remotes, you are basically forced to bring it into a dealership and have them program and code it for you but if you already have two, you are able to do it yourself.

so how much did the keys themselves cost?

and how much/long did it take for the dealership to code them for you?


cause i only have one key and i'm afraid that i will lose it. if i do than i'm pretty much screwed.

I got the keys from ebay between $6-$10. These are the keys with the grey toppers requiring coding from the dealership.

I think it only took about 5-10 minutes for them to code the key. Whatever... it's not too long of a wait.