Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- VERIFY THAT THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS ACTIVE
- Turn the ignition on.NOTE: Before continuing, review and check for the following:
- Review the repair history of the vehicle.
- Make sure that the vehicle has the correct PCM/ECM and WIN installed by verifying the part numbers.
- With the scan tool, ensure that the PCM/ECM and WIN are programmed correctly. Compare the PCM/ECM VIN to the WIN VIN and ensure the two VINs match.
- With the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
- Perform three ignition cycles, leaving the ignition switch on for a minimum of one minute per cycle.
- With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
Does the scan tool display; B2229-SKREEM INTERNAL - SKIM IMMOBILIZER as active?
Yes
- If the engine does not crank, go to 2
- If the engine does crank, go to 2 and answer "Yes" to the question in step 2.
No
- Perform the WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) INTERMITTENT TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/NODE, Wireless Ignition (WIN) - Standard Procedure .
- Turn the ignition on.
- ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK NOTE: When diagnosing any WIN system concern, all FOBIKS should be present
- If this vehicle does not crank, use the table below to determine if the key is functional or not. With the scan tool under Data Display, Bussed Outputs, put the key in each position and check the "Ignition Status". Then with the key in the Run position, check "Valid Skim Key" and "SCREEM Status" reported by the WIN (or WCM). Compare all six readings with the "Good Key" column.
BUSSED OUTPUTS - - - - Ignition Status Good Key Bad Key (Failed) Wrong Key New Key (Blank) Ignition Position = Lock -------------- or Lock -------------- -------------- -------------- or Lock Ignition Position = Acc. Off/Acc. -------------- -------------- Off/Acc. Ignition Position = Run Or ON Run Lock Lock Run Ignition Position = Start
Engine Off - Trans. in GearStart or Run Lock Lock Run SKREEM Status Normal Status Service SKREEM Invalid Key Key Not Programmed Valid Skim Key Yes/True No/False No/False No/False - - - - - Trouble Code (DTC) - B2229, B1A35 B1A6C, B1A25 B1A24