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Programming Unsuccessful

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

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

Programming Key Failed  - Possibly used key from wrong vehicle. SKIM is unable to program key due to one of the following.

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® scan tool, 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.