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Symptom List:
ANTENNA FAILURE
COP FAILURE
EEPROM FAILURE
INTERNAL FAULT
RAM FAILURE
SERIAL LINK INTERNAL FAULT
STACK OVERFLOW FAILURE
Test Note: All symptoms listed above are diagnosed using the same tests.
The title for the tests will be ANTENNA FAILURE.
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ANTENNA FAILURE
When Monitored: Every 250 milliseconds with the ignition on.
Set Condition: The SKIM's microcontroller determines that an antenna circuit fault has
occurred for 2.0 consecutive seconds.
COP FAILURE
When Monitored: With the ignition on.
Set Condition: The COP timer is not reset by the microcontroller every 65.5 milliseconds
EEPROM FAILURE
When Monitored: With the ignition on.
Set Condition: When the value written to EEPROM memory does not equal the value
read back after the write operation.
INTERNAL FAULT
When Monitored: With the ignition on.
Set Condition: The SKIM has detected a fault during an internal self test.
RAM FAILURE
When Monitored: With the ignition on.
Set Condition: The RAM fails a test that checks the RAM's ability to retain memory.
SERIAL LINK INTERNAL FAULT
When Monitored: With the ignition on.
Set Condition: The SKIM fails an internal J1850 communication self test.
STACK OVERFLOW FAILURE
When Monitored: With the ignition on.
Set Condition: The microcontroller has exceeded its stack space limit.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
SKIM INTERNAL DTC FAILURE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1Note: This trouble code indicates an internal SKIM fault.
With the DRBIIIt, read and record the SKIM DTCs and then erase the SKIM DTCs
Perform 10 ignition key cycles, leaving the ignition key on for a minimum of 90
seconds per cycle.
With the DRBIIIt, read the SKIM DTCs.
Did the same SKIM DTC return?All
Ye s®Replace and program the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module in
accordance with the Service Information.
Perform SKIS VERIFICATION.
No®Test Complete.
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Symptom List:
PCM STATUS FAILURE
SERIAL LINK EXTERNAL FAULT
Test Note: All symptoms listed above are diagnosed using the same tests.
The title for the tests will be PCM STATUS FAILURE.
When Monitored and Set Condition:
PCM STATUS FAILURE
When Monitored: With the ignition on.
Set Condition: This DTC exists when a PCM STATUS message was not received from the
PCM for at least 20.0 consecutive seconds.
SERIAL LINK EXTERNAL FAULT
When Monitored: At ignition on, after ignition on during any rolling code handshake that
occurs with the PCM due to a SKIM reset, or during SECRET KEY transfers to the PCM.
Set Condition: When the SKIM does not receive an expected PCI BUS message trans-
mission acknowledgement from the PCM after 3 transmit attempts.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
INTERMITTENT WIRING HARNESS PROBLEM
WIRING HARNESS INSPECTION
SKIM/PCM
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: Ensure the PCM has proper power and ground connections before
continuing.
With the DRB III, read and record the SKIM DTC's then erase the SKIM DTC's.
Turn the ignition off.
Wait 2 minutes.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB III, read the SKIM DTC's.
Does the DRB III display the DTC that was previously erased?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 4
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2 Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Visually inspect the related wiring harness and CCD/PCI Bus
(whichever applicable) circuits. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or
partially broken wires.
NOTE: Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for
broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
Note: Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform SKIS VERIFICATION.
No®Go To 3
3NOTE: Before proceeding it will be necessary to obtain the SKIM PIN
number.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, display and erase all PCM and SKIM DTC's.
Perform 5 ignition key cycles, leaving the ignition key on for a minimum of 90 seconds
per cycle.
With the DRBIIIt, read the SKIM DTC's.
Does the code appear?All
Ye s®Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accor-
dance with the Service Information.
Perform SKIS VERIFICATION.
No®Test Complete.
4 Turn the ignition off.
Note: Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed,
pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
NOTE: Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for
broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
Note: Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s®Repair wiring harness/connectors as necessary.
Perform SKIS VERIFICATION.
No®Test Complete.
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Symptom List:
ROLLING CODE FAILURE
VIN MISMATCH
Test Note: All symptoms listed above are diagnosed using the same tests.
The title for the tests will be ROLLING CODE FAILURE.
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ROLLING CODE FAILURE
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: When a PCM STATUS message with a Valid Key status is not received by
the SKIM within 3.5 seconds of transmitting the last Valid Key Code message to the PCM.
VIN MISMATCH
When Monitored: With the ignition on.
Set Condition: When the VIN received from the PCM does not match the VIN stored in
the SKIM's EEPROM.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
VERIFYING PCM VIN
INTERMITTENT WIRING HARNESS PROBLEM
PCM
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIIt, erase the SKIM DTC's.
Turn the ignition off.
Wait 10 seconds.
Turn the ignition on and wait 2 minutes.
With the DRBIIIt, read the SKIM DTC's.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay the DTC that was previously erased?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 4
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2NOTE: Ensure that a VIN has been programmed into the PCM. If a VIN is not
displayed, attempt to program the PCM with the correct vehicle VIN before
continuing.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, select Engine system from the main menu.
Display and record the Vehicle Identification Number.
Does the VIN recorded from the PCM match the VIN of the vehicle?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accor-
dance with the Service Information.
Perform SKIS VERIFICATION.
3 Turn the ignition off.
Replace and program the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module in accordance with the
Service Information.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, display and clear all PCM and SKIM DTC's.
Perform 5 ignition key cycles leaving the ignition key on for 90 seconds per cycle.
With the DRBIIIt, check for SKIM DTC's.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay the same DTC?All
Ye s®Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accor-
dance with the Service Information.
Perform SKIS VERIFICATION.
No®Test Complete.
4 Turn the ignition off.
Note: Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed,
pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
NOTE: Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for
broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
Note: Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s®Repair wiring harness/connectors as necessary.
Perform SKIS VERIFICATION.
No®Test Complete.
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Symptom List:
TRANSPONDER COMMUNICATION FAILURE
TRANSPONDER CYCLIC REDUNDANCY CHECK (CRC) FAILURE
TRANSPONDER ID MISMATCH
TRANSPONDER RESPONSE MISMATCH
Test Note: All symptoms listed above are diagnosed using the same tests.
The title for the tests will be TRANSPONDER COMMUNICA-
TION FAILURE.
When Monitored and Set Condition:
TRANSPONDER COMMUNICATION FAILURE
When Monitored: At ignition on and during Key Programming Mode.
Set Condition: When the SKIM does not receive a transponder response after 8 consec-
utive transponder read attempts within 2.0 seconds.
TRANSPONDER CYCLIC REDUNDANCY CHECK (CRC) FAILURE
When Monitored: At ignition on and during Key Programming Mode.
Set Condition: When 5 consecutive transponder signal transmissions are sent to the
SKIM with the correct message format but with invalid data.
TRANSPONDER ID MISMATCH
When Monitored: At ignition on and during Key Programming Mode.
Set Condition: When the transponder ID read by the SKIM does not match any of the
transponder ID's stored in the SKIM's memory.
TRANSPONDER RESPONSE MISMATCH
When Monitored: At ignition on and during Key Programming Mode.
Set Condition: When the transponder's crypto algorithm result fails to match the SKIM's
result.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECKING MULTIPLE KEY OPERATION
SKIM
INTERMITTENT WIRING HARNESS PROBLEM
REPLACE IGNITION KEY
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIIt, read and record the SKIM DTCs.
With the DRBIIIt, erase the SKIM DTCs.
NOTE: Perform the following test several times to ensure the DTC is
current.
Turn the ignition off.
Wait 10 seconds.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, read the SKIM DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay the DTC that was previously erased?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 7
2 Are there multiple vehicle ignition keys available? All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Go To 4
3NOTE: Perform the following steps using one of the vehicle ignition keys.
When finished, repeat the procedure using each of the other vehicle keys
one at a time.
With the DRBIIIt, erase the SKIM DTC's.
Turn the ignition off.
Wait 10 seconds.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, read the SKIM DTC's.
Is the DTC present for all ignition keys?All
Ye s®Replace the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module in accordance with
the Service Information.
Perform SKIS VERIFICATION.
No®Test Complete.
4 With the DRBIIIt, attempt to reprogram the ignition keys to the SKIM.
With the DRBIIIt, erase the SKIM DTC's.
Wait 10 seconds.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, read the SKIM DTC's.
Does the DTC reset?All
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Test Complete.
5 Replace the ignition key with a new key.
With the DRBIIIt, program the new ignition key to the SKIM.
With the DRBIIIt, erase the SKIM DTC's
Turn the ignition off.
Wait 10 seconds.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, read the SKIM DTC's.
Does the DTC reset?All
Ye s®Go To 6
No®Test Complete.
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