Programming Ignition Keys To The Skim

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Pickup and 2004 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn the ignition switch on (transmission in park/neutral).
Use the DRBIII® scan tool and select THEFT ALARM, SKIM then MISCELLANEOUS.
Select PROGRAM IGNITION KEY'S.
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 DRBIII® scan tool will display one of the following messages:
1. Programming Not Attempted - The DRBIII® scan tool attempts to read the programmed key status and there are no keys programmed into SKIM memory.
2. 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.
3. 8 Keys Already Learned, Programming Not Done - SKIM transponder ID memory is full.
Obtain ignition keys to be programmed from customer (8 keys maximum).
Using the DRBIII® scan tool, erase all ignition keys by selecting MISCELLANEOUS and ERASE ALL CURRENT IGN KEYS.
Program all ignition keys.
Learned Key In Ignition - Ignition key transponder ID is currently programmed in SKIM memory.