Sentry Key Immobilizer System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 3500 HD and 2013 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.

The hard wired circuits between components related to the Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) may be diagnosed using conventional diagnostic tools and procedures. Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire harness routing and retention, connector pin out information and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.

However, conventional diagnostic methods will not prove conclusive in the diagnosis of the SKIS or the electronic controls and communication between other modules and devices that provide some features of the SKIS. The most reliable, efficient and accurate means to diagnose the SKIS or the electronic controls and communication related to SKIS operation requires the use of a diagnostic scan tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information.

SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION	POSSIBLE CAUSES	CORRECTION
SECURITY INDICATOR FAILS TO LIGHT DURING BULB TEST	1. Ineffective Light-Emitting Diode (LED).	1. Use a diagnostic scan tool to perform the Instrument Cluster (IC) (also known as the Common Instrument Cluster/CIC) actuator test. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information.
	2. Ineffective security indicator signal circuit.	2. Check the security indicator signal circuit between the Body Control Module (BCM) (also known as the Common Body Controller/CBC) and the IC for an open or short. Repair the circuit, if required.
	3. Ineffective ground circuit.	3. Test and repair the open ground circuit at the connector for the IC, if required.
	4. Ineffective battery feed circuit.	4. Test and repair the open battery feed circuit at the connector for the IC, if required.
	5. Ineffective ignition feed circuit.	5. Test and repair the open ignition feed circuit at the connector for the IC, if required.
SECURITY INDICATOR FLASHES FOLLOWING BULB TEST	1. Invalid key or FOB with Integrated Key (FOBIK) sensed.	1. Replace the invalid key or FOBIK with a known valid key or FOBIK.
SECURITY INDICATOR FLASHES FOLLOWING BULB TEST	2. Key-related fault.	2. Use a diagnostic scan tool and the appropriate diagnostic information for further diagnosis.
SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHTS SOLID FOLLOWING BULB TEST	1. SKIS system malfunction/fault detected.	1. Use a diagnostic scan tool and the appropriate diagnostic information for further diagnosis.
SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHTS SOLID FOLLOWING BULB TEST	2. SKIS system ineffective.	2. Use a diagnostic scan tool and the appropriate diagnostic information for further diagnosis.