immobilizer CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2000 Owner's Manual

8.3 Programming the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module
1. Turn the ignition on (transmission in park/neutral).
2. Use the DRB and select ``THEFT ALARM'', ``SKIM'' then ``MISCELLANEOUS''.
3. Select ``SKIM REPLACED (DIESEL)''.
4. Program the vehicle four-digit PIN into SKIM.
5. Select ªCOUNTRY CODEº and enter the correct country.
NOTE:Be sure to enter the correct country code. If the incorrect country code is programmed into
SKIM, the SKIM must be replaced.
6. Select ªUPDATE VINº (the skim will learn the VIN from the BCM).
7. Press ªENTERº to transfer the secret key (the BCM will send the secret key to the SKIM).
8. Program ignition keys to SKIM (for programming procedure, refer toGENERAL INFORMA-
TION SECTION 8.3).
NOTE:If the BCM and the SKIM are replaced at the same time, all vehicle keys will need to be
replaced and programmed to the new SKIM.
8.4 Programming Ignition Keys to the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module
1. Turn the ignition on (transmission in park/neutral).
2. Use the DRB and select ªTHEFT ALARMº, ªSKIMº then ªMISCELLANEOUSº.
3. Select ªPROGRAM IGNITION KEY'Sº.
4. Enter secured access mode by entering the vehicle four-digit PIN.
NOTE:A maximum of eight keys can be learned to each SKIM. Once a key is learned to a SKIM
it (the key) cannot be transferred to another vehicle.
If ignition key programming is unsuccessful, the DRB will display one of the following messages:
Programming Not Attempted - The DRB attempts to read the programmed key status and there
are no keys programmed into SKIM memory.
Programming Key Failed (Possible Used Key From Wrong Vehicle) - SKIM is unable to program
key due to one of the following:
± faulty ignition key transponder
± ignition key is programmed to another vehicle.
8 Keys Already Learned, Programming Not Done - SKIM transponder ID memory is full.
1. Obtain ignition keys to be programmed from cluster (8 keys maximum)
2. Using the DRB, erase all ignition keys by selecting ªMISCELLANEOUSº and ªERASE ALL
CURRENT IGN. KEYSº
3. Program all ignition keys.
Learned Key In Ignition - Ignition key transponder ID is currently programmed in SKIM memory.
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rough,
un-stable or
erratic idle
stallingThe engine runs unevenly at idle and causes the engine to shake if it is
severe enough. The engine idle rpm may vary (called ``hunting''). This
condition may cause stalling if it is severe enough.
SKIMSentry key immobilizer module
SKISSentry key immobilizer system
start and
stallThe engine starts but immediately dies.
surgeengine rpm fluctuation without corresponding change in throttle position
sensor
SRCsignal range check
VSSvehicle speed sensorG
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