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Programming Ignition Keys To The Skim

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the On position (transmission in Park/Neutral).
  2. Use the DRBIII® and select THEFT ALARM, SKIM, then MISCELLANEOUS.
  3. Select PROGRAM IGNITION KEY'S.
  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.
  5. Obtain ignition keys to be programmed from the customer (8 keys maximum).
  6. Using the DRBIII®, erase all ignition keys by selecting MISCELLANEOUS, and ERASE ALL CURRENT IGN. KEYS.
  7. Program all of the ignition keys.

    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 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:
      1. The ignition key transponder is faulty.
      2. 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.