SKREEM/SKIM-VIN MISMATCH
For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.
- When Monitored:
With the ignition on.
- Set Condition:
When the VIN received from the PCM does not match the VIN stored in the SKREEM/SKIM's EEPROM.
| Possible Causes |
| PCM NOT PROGRAMMED OR PROGRAMMED WITH INCORRECT VIN |
| SKREEM/SKIM |
| PCM |
Diagnostic Test
1. VERIFY THAT THE DTC IS ACTIVETurn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, record and erase the SKREEM/SKIM DTCs.
Turn the ignition off.
Wait 10 seconds.
Turn the ignition on and wait 2 minutes.
With the scan tool, read the SKREEM/SKIM DTCs.
Did this DTC reset?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Refer to the Intermittent Condition diagnostic procedure in this Section.
2. VERIFY THAT THE PCM IS PROGRAMMED WITH THE CORRECT VIN
Display and record the VIN programmed in the PCM as follows:
- With the scan tool, select ECU View, select PCM, select More Options, and select ECU Details.
NOTE: Make sure that a VIN is programmed in the PCM. If the VIN does not display, attempt to program the PCM with the correct VIN before continuing.
Is the PCM programmed with the correct VIN?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Using the scan tool, perform PCM Replaced to update the VIN in the PCM.
- Perform SKIS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
3. VERIFY THAT THE DTC IS STILL ACTIVE
Turn the ignition off.
Replace and program the SKREEM/SKIM in accordance with the Service Information.
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, erase all PCM and SKREEM/SKIM DTCs.
Perform 5 ignition key cycles leaving the ignition key on for 90 seconds per cycle.
With the scan tool, check for SKREEM/SKIM DTCs.
Did this DTC reset?
Yes
- Replace and program the PCM in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform SKIS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
No
- The repair is complete.
- Perform SKIS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - STANDARD PROCEDURE).