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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2004PT CRUISER TOURING, 2.4 B, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 52 (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES)ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULESPROGRAMMING IGNITION KEYS TO THE SKIM
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2.4 B, Automatic

Programming Ignition Keys To The Skim

2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2.4 B, AutomaticSECTION Programming Ignition Keys To The Skim
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Concorde, and 2004 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn the ignition switch on (transmission in park/neutral).
  2. Use the DRB III 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.

    If ignition key programming is unsuccessful, the DRB III will display one of the following messages:

    Programming Not Attempted - The DRB III 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 key due to one of the following:

    • faulty ignition key transponder
    • ignition key is programmed to another vehicle. 8 Keys Already Learned, Programming Not Done - SKIM transponder ID memory is full.
  5. Obtain ignition keys to be programmed from customer (8 keys maximum).
  6. Using the DRB III, erase all ignition keys by selecting MISCELLANEOUS and ERASE ALL CURRENT IGN. KEYS.
  7. Program all ignition keys.

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

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