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Programming The Ignition Keys To The Sentry Key Immobilizer Module

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  1. Turn the ignition on (transmission in park/neutral).
  2. Use the DRBIII® and select THEFT ALARM, SKIM, then MISCELLANEOUS.
  3. Select PROGRAM IGNITION KEYS.
  4. Enter secured access mode by entering the vehicle four-digit PIN.
    NOTE: A maximum of eight keys can be learned to each SKIM AT ONE TIME. Once a key is learned to a SKIM it (the key) cannot be transferred to another vehicle.

If ignition key programming is unsuccessful, the DRBIII® will display one of the following messages:

Programming Not Attempted  - The DRBIII® attempts to read the programmed key status and there are no keys programmed in the SKIM memory.

Programming Key Failed  - (Possible Used Key From Wrong Vehicle) - SKIM is unable to program key due to one of the following:

8 Keys Already Learned, Programming Not Done  - SKIM transponder ID memory is full.

  1. Obtain ignition keys to be programmed from customer (8 keys maximum)
  2. Using the DRBIII®, erase all ignition keys by selecting MISCELLANEOUS and ERASE ALL CURRENT IGN. KEYS
  3. Program all ignition keys.

    Learned Key In Ignition  - Ignition key transponder ID is currently programmed in SKIM memory.