Programming The Ignition Keys To The Sentry Key Immobilizer Module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn the ignition on (transmission in park/ neutral).
Use the DRBIII® and select THEFT ALARM, SKIM, then MISCELLANEOUS.
Select PROGRAM IGNITION KEYS.
Enter secured access mode by entering the vehicle four-digit PIN.

NOTE: A maximum of eight keys can be learned to each SKIM AT ONE TIME. Once a key is learned to a SKIM it (the key) cannot be transferred to another vehicle.

If ignition key programming is unsuccessful, the DRBIII® will display one of the following messages:

Programming Not Attempted - The DRBIII® attempts to read the programmed key status and there are no keys programmed in the SKIM memory.

Programming Key Failed - (Possible Used Key From Wrong Vehicle) - SKIM is unable to program key due to one of the following:

faulty ignition key transponder
ignition key is programmed to another vehicle.

8 Keys Already Learned, Programming Not

Done - SKIM transponder ID memory is full.

Obtain ignition keys to be programmed from customer (8 keys maximum)
Using the DRBIII®, erase all ignition keys by selecting MISCELLANEOUS and ERASE ALL CURRENT IGN. KEYS
Program all ignition keys.
Learned Key In Ignition - Ignition key transponder ID is currently programmed in SKIM memory.