Diagnostic Test
- 1) DETERMINING IF DTC IS CURRENT
With the scan tool, erase the SKREEM DTCs.
Turn the ignition off.
Wait 10 seconds.
Turn the ignition on and wait 2 minutes.
With the scan tool, read the SKREEM DTCs.
Does the scan tool display the DTC that was previously erased?
Yes
- Go to 2).
No
- Go to 4).
- 2) VERIFYING THE PCM VIN
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, select Engine system from the main menu.
Display and record the Vehicle Identification Number.
NOTE: Make sure that a VIN has been programmed into the PCM. If a VIN is not displayed, attempt to program the PCM with the correct VIN before continuing.Does the VIN recorded from the PCM match the VIN of the vehicle?
Yes
- Go to 3).
No
- Perform the PCM replaced to update the VIN in the PCM.
- Perform SKREEM/SKIM VERIFICATION TEST .
- 3) REPLACE SKREEM AND CHECK DTC'S
Turn the ignition off.
Replace and program the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module in accordance with the Service Information.
NOTE: If this vehicle is equipped with a Steering Column Lock Module, it must be replaced along with the SKREEM.Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, display and clear all PCM and SKREEM DTC's.
Perform 5 ignition key cycles leaving the ignition key on for 90 seconds per cycle.
With the scan tool, check for SKREEM DTCs.
Does the scan tool display the same DTC?
Yes
- Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform SKREEM/SKIM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- The repair is complete.
- Perform SKREEM/SKIM VERIFICATION TEST .
- 4) INTERMITTENT
Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Check for the following conditions:- Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
- Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
- Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair wiring harness/connectors as necessary.
- Perform SKREEM/SKIM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Test Complete.