Skim got me.. Help

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10-17-2020
Bullet300

Skim got me.. Help

Hey guys my car is down at the moment. We disconnected the battery the other day and tac welded the exhaust. Took the part of the exhaust off and bench welded it, refitted and re connected the battery. Went to start the car and nothing.
The security light is on in the dash. Everything else checks out electrically its just that the security has suddenly kicked me out. Does anyone else have any experience with this. At this stage it will be going to the dealer in the hopes that they can reset it.
10-18-2020
malikib

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Originally Posted by Bullet300

Hey guys my car is down at the moment. We disconnected the battery the other day and tac welded the exhaust. Took the part of the exhaust off and bench welded it, refitted and re connected the battery. Went to start the car and nothing.
The security light is on in the dash. Everything else checks out electrically its just that the security has suddenly kicked me out. Does anyone else have any experience with this. At this stage it will be going to the dealer in the hopes that they can reset it.

Are you sure the battery isn?t dead?
10-18-2020
Bullet300

Yes definitely. Tried all of my 6 keys why new batteries. Car battery is good. Fitted a jumper pack to be sure plus voltage stabiliser. Ask electrics check out.. just no start signal. Bridged starter. Cranks but no start
10-19-2020
iCanuck

Hey I work at a dealer and know a great deal about this stuff.

If no start but turns over with security light on then good chance your Skim/Skreem Module is shot.

Also if it is the skim module and it’s a 2005-2009 you will need all new keys.

You could try programming the skim code into the module again with AlfaOBD, AppCar, or a newer Scan Tool.

Also you can hook up a scan tool and look at the DTCs, should be a code for Skim Mismatch or Transponder Error.
10-19-2020
Bullet300

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Originally Posted by iCanuck

Hey I work at a dealer and know a great deal about this stuff.

If no start but turns over with security light on then good chance your Skim/Skreem Module is shot.

Also if it is the skim module and it’s a 2005-2009 you will need all new keys.

You could try programming the skim code into the module again with AlfaOBD, AppCar, or a newer Scan Tool.

Also you can hook up a scan tool and look at the DTCs, should be a code for Skim Mismatch or Transponder Error.

Hey it would seem you are corect We have ordered a new WCM. Should be here in a couple of days. Is this something that happens regularly? JUst wondering as I am wondering if the fab guy is being honest when he said he dissconected the battery..
10-19-2020
iCanuck

These skim modules/win control module(wcm) are quite common to fail, especially on the LX, WK, & RT/JC platforms.

I have replaced quite a few on friends vehicles, just saw an LX at work last week that needed one. I’ve also done a few Ngc3 to Ngc4 conversions with used modules and have seen a lot of dead ones.

If you are replacing the module yourself and performing the wcm replaced function and require your skim code, what most ppl don’t realize is the dealer is required to provide the owner of the vehicle this code, however they are usually reluctant to do so. I can confirm it states this in the new policy from FCA which changed recently.
10-24-2020
Bullet300

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Originally Posted by iCanuck

These skim modules/win control module(wcm) are quite common to fail, especially on the LX, WK, & RT/JC platforms.

I have replaced quite a few on friends vehicles, just saw an LX at work last week that needed one. I’ve also done a few Ngc3 to Ngc4 conversions with used modules and have seen a lot of dead ones.

If you are replacing the module yourself and performing the wcm replaced function and require your skim code, what most ppl don’t realize is the dealer is required to provide the owner of the vehicle this code, however they are usually reluctant to do so. I can confirm it states this in the new policy from FCA which changed recently.

Car is back up running. Was indeed the Wireless Control Module. Purchased and programmed a new one and we are good again. Thanks mate
11-02-2020
iCanuck

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Originally Posted by Bullet300

Car is back up running. Was indeed the Wireless Control Module. Purchased and programmed a new one and we are good again. Thanks mate

Good to hear!
11-03-2020
Protech.tyler

If you are in south Texas I could help you i have auto pro pad autel im608 and micro pod 2. I've done alot of module programing and I do key programming every day.
11-04-2020
Bullet300

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Originally Posted by Protech.tyler

If you are in south Texas I could help you i have auto pro pad autel im608 and micro pod 2. I've done alot of module programing and I do key programming every day.

Im in Australia... :(