Diagnostic Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Pickup and 2004 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Refer to VERIFICATION TESTS for appropriate verification test procedures.

Ignition on, engine not running.
With the DRBIII®, read the PCM DTCs.

Is the Good Trip Counter displayed and equal to zero?
1. Yes --> Go To 2
2. No --> Go To 7
With the DRBIII®, attempt to communicate with the SKIM.
Can the DRBIII® communicate with the SKIM?
1. Yes --> Go To 3
2. No --> Refer to Symptom: *NO RESPONSE FROM SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE .
  Perform SKIS VERIFICATION .
With the DRBIII®, check for SKIM DTCs.
Are any DTCs present in the SKIM?
1. Yes --> Refer to BODY information for the related symptom(s) .
  Perform SKIS VERIFICATION .
2. No --> Go To 4
With the DRBIII®, display the VIN that is programmed in the PCM.
Has a VIN been programmed into the PCM?
1. Yes --> Go To 5
2. No --> Program the correct VIN into the PCM and retest.
  Perform SKIS VERIFICATION .
With the DRBIII®, display the VIN that is programmed in the PCM.
Was the correct VIN programmed into the PCM?
1. Yes --> Go To 6
2. No --> Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service Information.
  Perform SKIS VERIFICATION .
Turn the ignition off.
Replace and program the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module per Service Information.

Ignition on, engine not running.

With the DRBIII®, erase all SKIM and PCM DTCs.

Attempt to start and idle the engine.

With the DRBIII®, read the PCM DTCs.

Does the DRBIII® display this code?
1. Yes -->
  NOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector termnals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary. Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service Information.
  
  Perform SKIS VERIFICATION .
2. No --> Test Complete.

NOTE: You must obtain the SKIM pin number.

NOTE: This DTC could have been set if the SKIM harness connector was disconnected, or if the SKIM was replaced recently.

NOTE: All keys that the customer uses for this vehicle must be tested to verify they are operating properly.

NOTE: If this DTC cannot be reset, it could have been an actual theft attempt.

Ignition on, engine not running.
Verify the correct VIN is programmed into the PCM and SKIM.

Turn the ignition off.

With the next customer key turn the ignition key on and crank the engine to start.

With the DRBIII®, read the PCM DTCs. Look for P0513.

Is the Good Trip Counter for DTC P0513 displayed and equal to 0?
1. Yes --> Replace the Ignition Key.
  Perform SKIS VERIFICATION .
2. No --> Test Complete.