How to reprogram the key after the ignition has been changed?

2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
80,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRANDIBEERBOWER
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I have the vehicle listed above Grand Laredo. The ignition has been changed. How can I reprogram the one key?
Apr 29, 2021 at 5:53 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If you are referring to the powertrain control module (brain), the new module needs to be programmed to the vehicle. You need to use a DRB scan tool to reprogram new PCM with the vehicle's original Identification Number (VIN) and original vehicle mileage. DRB is Chrysler's name for their scan tool. There are other upper-level scan tools that can do this.

If you are reprogramming the SKIM (Sentry Key Immobilizer Module), see the attachments below.

If you are referring to a different module, let me know which one it is.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
Apr 30, 2021 at 9:16 PM
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