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#4 of 11 Re: 2004 Grand Cherokee Limited Electrical/Smartkey Issues? [tuggajb] by eltipo Apr 04, 2008 (10:14 am)
Replying to: tuggajb (Apr 03, 2008 6:22 pm) I had the same pblem with my '06 Laredo. It is the ignition switch. It is not recognizing your key correctly. The car basically thinks it is being stolen and shuts down. The dealer changed my ignition switch in Nov. of '06 and I have not had the same problem since.   Fortunately for myself the Jeep was still under warranty. I can't imagine this is cheap. Replies to this message: 52132 (Apr 04, 2008 11:07 am)
#5 of 11 Re: 2004 Grand Cherokee Limited Electrical/Smartkey Issues? [eltipo] by 52132 Apr 04, 2008 (11:07 am)
Replying to: eltipo (Apr 04, 2008 10:14 am) It might be the ignition switch, but the Jeep is still driveable. If it was the ignition switch, it would just shut down after a few seconds after starting the engine.
#6 of 11 SKIM Module by billv1 Sep 18, 2008 (5:52 pm)
I have a 2001 JGC and one day I went to start the Jeep and all the dash board icons were lit up along with all my gauges being dead. I hit the fuse box and it all came back on but for a limited time. If the iginition key is turned to ACC, all the gauges work. It is when the Jeep is started lights will light up and gauges go dead. I took the Jeep to the Local Auto Zone to be tested and it reported the SKIM MODULE needed replaced. I ordered the SKIM MODULE thru Jeep and replaced it myself. The lights are still lit up and gauges dead but an additional problem as popped up----the Jeep will start but will die after a few seconds. Does the KEY have to be reprogrammed to match the NEW SKIM module or could the problem be something else?   Any help would be greatly assisted. Thanks.. Replies to this message: tlindsay (Dec 25, 2008 2:13 pm) Namhil (Dec 26, 2008 6:50 pm)
#7 of 11 skim keys and wiring by grfox Sep 29, 2008 (1:32 pm)
as for the key it needs to be re programed(all of your keys) with the DRB scann tool. also if it does read the key the key light should flash. found that in my owers manuel. if the key light comes on and stays on the skim is not connceting to the pcm. i have been worken on my wifes 2000 jeep with the same problems and found the c1 connector at the pcm was loose. if i wiggle it everything works. does anyone know if jeep sells the conncetor? it does not lock on right..
#8 of 11 Re: SKIM Module [billv1] by tlindsay Dec 25, 2008 (2:13 pm)
Replying to: billv1 (Sep 18, 2008 5:52 pm) Did you have any luck with this? I'm having the same problems. And it is driving me crazy! Replies to this message: Namhil (Dec 26, 2008 6:50 pm)
#9 of 11 Re: SKIM Module [tlindsay] by Namhil Dec 26, 2008 (6:50 pm)
Replying to: tlindsay (Dec 25, 2008 2:13 pm) Disconnect the negative pole from the Battery for about 5 minutes and also the Fuse that says: "PCM Battery" (fuse box near the battery), and put everything again after 5 minutes. Then with the key in the OFF position, press the C/T and Reset buttons on the Overhead Console (EVIC), Turn the Ignition Switch to the ON Position (not Start the Engine), and release both buttons, and then a message will appear on the Overhead Console Screen, and tell you if the Test has been passed or not.   It helped me with the same problem, and solved it today.   Hope this works for you too.
#10 of 11 Can the SKIM system be bypassed. by mange1234 Mar 09, 2009 (12:24 pm)
Hey,   Is there any way to bypass the SKIM system. Seems to me that this system is just a rip off to make Jeep owners spend large sums of money for keys, programming and additional services that would not be required otherwise.   Some bean counter must have thhought this one up to squeeze more money out of the consumer.   Regards,   Mike Replies to this message: crull (Jun 05, 2009 5:51 am)
#11 of 11 Re: Can the SKIM system be bypassed. [mange1234] by crull Jun 05, 2009 (5:51 am)
Replying to: mange1234 (Mar 09, 2009 12:24 pm) Mike,   Having a serious SKIM issue also. Wife won't drive the JGC as seh feels it will not start when needed. Have you found a "bypass" to the SKIM?   Thanks, Dana

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