Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
ROLLING CODE FAILURE, VIN MISMATCH DIAGNOSTIC TEST REFERENCE
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| 1 | With the DRBIII®, erase the SKIM DTCs. Turn the ignition off. Wait 10 seconds. Turn the ignition on and wait 2 minutes. With the DRBIII®, read the SKIM DTCs. Does the DRBIII® display the DTC that was previously erased? Yes --> Go To 2 No --> Go To 4 |
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| 2 | Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII®, select Engine system from the main menu. Display and record the Vehicle Identification Number.
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Ensure that a VIN has been programmed into the ECM. If a VIN is not displayed, attempt to program the ECM with the correct vehicle VIN before continuing. Does the VIN recorded from the ECM match the VIN of the vehicle? Yes --> Go To 3 No --> Replace and program the Engine Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Perform SKIS VERIFICATION . |
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| 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 DRBIII®, display and clear all ECM and SKIM DTCs. Perform 5 ignition key cycles leaving the ignition key on for 90 seconds per cycle. With the DRBIII®, check for SKIM DTCs. Does the DRBIII® display the same DTC? Yes --> Replace and program the Engine Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Perform SKIS VERIFICATION . No --> The repair is complete. Perform SKIS VERIFICATION . |
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| 4 | Turn the ignition off.
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Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
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Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
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Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that may apply. Were any problems found? Yes --> Repair wiring harness/connectors as necessary. Perform SKIS VERIFICATION . No --> Test Complete. |
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