2010 Dodge Challenger RT – Remote Start Nightmare & Ultimate Fix 🚗❄️

About a month ago, my remote start gave up the ghost right after replacing a dead start battery. What followed was a frustrating—and expensive—wild goose chase trying to get it working again.

Here’s what I went through:

• 💸 Replaced the battery – remote start still dead ($200) • 🔑 Got a new key programmed – still no fix ($200) • 🧰 Dodge dealership replaced the hood switch – nope, didn’t help either ($350) • 📺 Spent countless hours researching, troubleshooting, YouTube diving – nothing worked

The real solution? Went to https://www.compustar.com/find-a-dealer/ and found a local installer. They hooked me up with an aftermarket remote start system for $350 out the door. Not only does it work perfectly—it boosted my range and added sweet two-way functionality.

Takeaway: Skip the dealership drama. If your OEM remote start dies after a battery swap, save yourself the headache and just go aftermarket. It’s faster, better, and cheaper in the long run. Wish I’d done it from the start.