Programming Unsuccessful

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If ignition key programming is unsuccessful, the DRBIII(R) scan tool will display one of the following messages.

Programming Not Attempted - The DRBIII(R) scan tool attempts to read the programmed key status and there are no keys programmed into SKIM memory.

Programming Key Failed - Possibly 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.

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(R) scan tool, 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.