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Alarm Module: Testing and Inspection

The Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) initialization should be performed following a SKIM module replacement. It can be summarized by the following:
1. Obtain the vehicles unique PIN number assigned to it's original SKIM module from the vehicle owner, the vehicle's invoice or from Chrysler's Customer Center.
2. With the DRB III(R) scan tool, select "Theft Alarm," "SKIM," Miscellaneous." Select "SKIM Module Replaced" function and the DRB III(R) will prompt you through the following steps.
3. Enter secured access mode using the unique four digit PIN number.
4. The DRB III(R) will read the vehicle's VIN number, ask the user to verify that it is correct, and pro- gram it into the SKIM's memory
5. Program the country code into the SKIM's memory (U. S.)
6. Transfer the vehicle's unique Secret Key data from the PCM. This process will require the SKIM module to be in secured access mode. The PIN number must be entered into the DRB III(R) before the SKIM will enter secured access mode. Once secured access mode is active, the SKIM will remain in that mode for 60 seconds.
7. Program all customer keys into the SKIM's memory. This required that the SKIM be in secured access mode The SKIM module will immediately exit secured access mode after each key is programmed.

NOTE:
- SECURED ACCESS MODE is not required to query the programmed status of the key.

- If a PCM is replaced, the unique "Secret Key" data must be transferred from the SKIM module to the PCM. This procedure requires the SKIM to be placed in SECURED ACCESS MODE using the four digit PIN code.