Key fob stuck in ignition will not turn?

18 2500 6.7

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2018 RAM 2500
6.7L
TURBO
4WD
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598,000 MILES

So, I came to start the truck. Battery has been draining, I don’t drive it much. Hook up the jump pack, turn the key, click everything locks. The key fob won’t turn and will not come out of the ignition, no light on the dash other than key in ignition door ding noise. Key fob will not go to off position will not turn on put good battery still nothing.

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KEN L

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It sounds like the keyless ignition node module has gone out, but we should start by checking the fuses in the PDC. here is a guide to help make sure the battery is in good condition before you begin:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Here is the fuse location in the images below with the KINM replacement instructions in case you need them, also if the fuses are all good, we should do a CAN scan to see what codes come up. You can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) from Amazon from about $32.00.

Here is a video to show you how:

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Amazon CAN scanner link:

https://amzn.to/3sX8MCX

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

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Key fob stuck in ignition will not turn?

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