Vehicle Theft Security

B2205-ORIGINAL VIN MISSING/MISMATCH

For a complete wiring diagram Consult Diagrams/Electrical.

- When Monitored:
At ignition on, after ignition on during any rolling code handshake that occurs with the PCM due to a SKIM or PCM reset.

- Set Condition:
A valid key is recognized but the programmed VIN does not match between the WCM and PCM/ECM.





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: Ensure 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

- Replace and program the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module.
- Perform the SKREEM VERIFICATION TEST. Vehicle Theft Security Verification Tests.

3. REPLACE SKREEM AND CHECK DTC'S
Turn the ignition off.
Replace and program the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module.
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.
- Perform the SKREEM VERIFICATION TEST. Vehicle Theft Security Verification Tests.

No

- The repair is complete.
- Perform the SKREEM VERIFICATION TEST. Vehicle Theft Security Verification Tests.

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.
- Search for any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply.


Were any problems found?

Yes

- Repair wiring harness/connectors as necessary.
- Perform the SKREEM VERIFICATION TEST. Vehicle Theft Security Verification Tests.

No

- Test Complete.