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PCM/SKIM Programming

CAUTION: ASSURE THE DRBIII(R) IS PROGRAMMED WITH THE LATEST VERSION OF CURRENT SOFTWARE.

NOTE: Before replacing the PCM for a failed driver, control circuit, or ground circuit, be sure to check the related component/circuit integrity for failures not detected due to a double fault in the circuit. Most PCM driver/control circuit failures are caused by internal component failures (i.e. relays and solenoids) and shorted circuits (i.e. pull-ups, drivers, and switched circuits). These failures are difficult to detect when a double fault has occurred and only one DTC has been set.

When a PCM (JTEC) and the SKIM are replaced at the same time, perform the following steps in order:
1. Program the new PCM (JTEC).
2. Program the new SKIM.
3. Replace all ignition keys and program them to the new SKIM.