Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Dodge and Ram Intrepid R/TFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Customer Learn Programming Method
- Ensure new sentry key blank is cut before proceeding. Insert one of the 2 valid sentry keys into ignition. Turn ignition on.
- After ignition has been on for 3 seconds, but no more than 15 seconds, turn ignition off. Remove key. Insert second valid sentry key. Turn ignition on. Both operations must be performed within 15 seconds.
- About 10 seconds after completion of step 2, VTSS LED indicator will flash and a single tone will be heard. This indicates system has entered CUSTOMER LEARN programming mode.
- Within 50 seconds, turn ignition off. Remove valid sentry key. Insert blank sentry key. Turn ignition on.
- After about 10 seconds, a single tone will be heard. VTSS LED indicator will stop flashing and stay on for about 3 seconds to indicate sentry key has been successfully programmed.
- SKIS will return to normal operation immediately following exit from CUSTOMER LEARN programming mode.
- Repeat procedure for each additional sentry key to be programmed.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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