Chrysler Stratus RHD 1999 Electronic Service Manual page 465

8Q - 4 VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY SYSTEMS
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
output (run/start) circuit cavity of the SKIM wire
harness connector. If OK, use a DRB scan tool and
the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual to complete
the diagnosis of the SKIS. If not OK, repair the open
circuit to the fuse in the fuseblock module as
required.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
TRANSPONDER PROGRAMMING
Two programmed Sentry Key transponders are
included with the Sentry Key Immobilizer System
(SKIS) when it is shipped from the factory. The Sen-
try Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) can be pro-
grammed to recognize
transponders, for a total of eight Sentry Keys. Sentry
Key programming will require the use of a DRB scan
tool and the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual.
PROGRAMMING THE SKIM MODULE WITH THE
DRBIII
(1) Turn the ignition on. Transmission must be in
park or neutral. Alarm set lamp will flash.
(2) Use the DRBIII and select "SKIM" under the
"MISCELLANEOUS" menu.
(3) Select "PROGRAM PIN" and enter the cus-
tomer 4–digit PIN number.
(4) Select "UPDATE VIN". The SKIM module will
learn the VIN from the PCM in gasoline engine vehi-
cles, and from the BCM in diesel engine vehicles.
(5) Select "COUNTRY CODE" and enter the cor-
rect country.
(6) Select "PROGRAM NEW EMS". The SKIM
module will send the "secret key" data to the PCM.
(7) Program ignition keys to the SKIM module.
PROGRAMMING IGNITION KEYS WITH THE DRBIII
(1) Turn ignition on. Transmission must be in park
or neutral. Alarm set lamp will flash.
(2) Use the DRBIII and select "SKIM" under the
"MISCELLANEOUS" menu.
(3) Select "LEARN NEW KEY". Alarm Set lamp
will begin flashing.
NOTE: The PIN must be re-entered each time an
additional key is learned.
(4) Insert key into ignition switch. Once the key
has been learned, the Alarm Set lamp will turn off.
up to six additional
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL,
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the knee blocker from the instrument
panel. See Knee Blocker in Group 8E - Instrument
Panel Systems for the procedures.
Fig. 2 Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install
(3) Remove the three screws that secure the lower
steering column shroud to the upper shroud.
(4) If the vehicle is so equipped, move the tilt
steering column to the fully lowered position.
(5) If the vehicle is so equipped, loosen the two
nuts that secure the non-tilt steering column upper
mounting bracket to the dash panel steering column
support bracket studs. Lower the column far enough
to remove the upper steering column shroud.
GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
STEERING COLUMN,
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