SKREEM/SKIM-Transponder Communication Failure

SKREEM/SKIM-TRANSPONDER COMMUNICATION FAILURE

For a complete wiring diagram Consult Diagrams/Electrical.

- When Monitored:
At ignition on and during Key Programming Mode.

- Set Condition:
When SKREEM/SKIM fails to receive a transponder response after 8 consecutive transponder read attempts within 2.0 seconds.





Diagnostic Test

1. VERIFY THAT THE DTC IS ACTIVE
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, record and erase SKREEM/SKIM DTCs.

NOTE: Perform the following test several times to make sure the DTC is current.

Turn the ignition off.
Wait 10 seconds.
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read the SKREEM/SKIM DTCs.
Is this DTC active?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- REFER TO the Intermittent Condition diagnostic procedure. Checking For An Intermittent DTC

2. VERIFY IF MULTIPLE IGNITION KEYS EXIST
Are there multiple vehicle ignition keys available?

Yes

- Go To 3

No

- Go To 4

3. CHECK KEY OPERATION

NOTE: Perform the following steps using one of the vehicle ignition keys. When finished, repeat the procedure using each remaining key, one at a time.

With the scan tool, erase the SKREEM/SKIM DTCs.
Turn the ignition off.
Wait 10 seconds.
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read the SKREEM/SKIM DTCs.
Is the DTC present for all ignition keys?

Yes

- Replace and program the SKREEM/SKIM.
- Perform SKIS VERIFICATION TEST. Vehicle Theft Security Verification Tests.

No

- Replace all ignition keys that cause the DTC to set.
- Perform SKIS VERIFICATION TEST. Vehicle Theft Security Verification Tests.

4. REPROGRAM THE IGNITION KEYS
With the scan tool, attempt to reprogram the ignition keys to the SKREEM/SKIM.
With the scan tool, erase the SKREEM/SKIM DTCs.
Turn the ignition off.
Wait 10 seconds.
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read the SKREEM/SKIM DTCs.
Did this DTC reset?

Yes

- Go To 5

No

- Test Complete.

5. PROGRAM A NEW IGNITION KEY
Replace the existing ignition key with a new key.
With the scan tool, program the new ignition key to the SKREEM/SKIM.
With the scan tool, erase the SKREEM/SKIM DTCs.
Turn the ignition off.
Wait 10 seconds.
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read the SKREEM/SKIM DTCs.
Did this DTC reset?

Yes

- Replace and program the SKREEM/SKIM.
- Perform SKIS VERIFICATION TEST. Vehicle Theft Security Verification Tests.

No

- Test Complete.