DRBIII(R) Method

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Once a key has been programmed, it cannot be programmed for another vehicle.

Obtain vehicle's unique PIN assigned to SKIM from vehicle owner or manufacturer. Cut blank key. Insert key into ignition switch. Connect DRBIII(R) to DLC. Turn ignition on. Place transmission in Park or Neutral. Using the DRBIII(R), select THEFT ALARM, SKIM, then MISCELLANEOUS. Select PROGRAM IGNITION KEYS. Enter secured access mode by entering the vehicle 4-digit PIN. Using the DRBIII(R), select MISCELLANEOUS, then ERASE ALL CURRENT IGNITION, KEYS. Using the DRBIII(R), program all keys. When programming is completed, SKIM will exit secured access mode and display status of key. PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL is displayed if SKIM key programming succeeds. If ignition key programming is unsuccessful, one of the following status messages will be displayed:

PROGRAMMING NOT ATTEMPTED is displayed when DRBIII(R) attempts to read the programmed key status and there are no keys programmed into SKIM memory.
PROGRAMMING KEY FAILED (possibly used key from another vehicle) is displayed if SKIM is unable to program an ignition key transponder due to a faulty ignition key transponder or ignition key transponder programmed to another vehicle.
8 KEYS ALREADY LEARNED, PROGRAMMING NOT DONE is displayed if 8 keys have already been programmed into SKIM. If a new key needs to be added due to a lost or defective key, the ERASE ALL KEYS function has to be performed. Original 7 keys plus additional new key may then be reprogrammed into SKIM.
LEARNED KEY IN IGNITION is displayed if key in the ignition switch has already been programmed into vehicle's SKIM.

To program additional keys, turn ignition off. Remove current programmed key and insert next new blank key. Turn ignition on. Reenter SECURED ACCESS mode function and repeat procedure.