Programming Ignition Keys To The Skim
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Jeep Wrangler. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn the ignition switch to the On position (transmission in Park/Neutral).
- Use the DRBIII(R) 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.
- Obtain ignition keys to be programmed from the customer (8 keys maximum).
- Using the DRBIII(R), erase all ignition keys by selecting MISCELLANEOUS, and ERASE ALL CURRENT IGN. KEYS.
- Program all of the ignition keys.
If ignition key programming is unsuccessful, the DRBIII(R) will display one of the following messages:
- Programming Not Attempted - The DRBIII(R) 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 an ignition key transponder due to one of the following:
- The ignition key transponder is faulty.
- The ignition key transponder is or has been already programmed to another vehicle.
- 8 Keys Already Learned, Programming Not Done - The SKIM transponder ID memory is full.
- Learned Key In Ignition - The ID for the ignition key transponder currently in the ignition lock cylinder is already programmed in SKIM memory.