No crank no start, after replacing a broken immobilizer ring?

Tiny
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My immobilizer ring broke, and I replaced it with a used one matching part numbers. Had a key made before it was programmed to my VIN.
Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 AT 9:05 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

When you say you had it programmed to your VIN, which part are you referring to? Is it the key or the immobilizer ring?

I ask because keys must be programmed to the SKREEM/WCM in the vehicle in order for the system to recognize them as valid keys.

Also, if an unprogrammed key should still crank the engine and it should briefly start. The system is designed to provide passive protection against unauthorized vehicle use by disabling the engine after about two seconds of running, does it run for a couple of seconds?

Also, each time the ignition switch is turned to the on position and will store fault information in the form of a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) if a system malfunction is detected. Have you scanned the can-bus system? If not, try that and see if codes are stored.

Here is a link showing how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Let me know.

Joe
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Thursday, September 7th, 2023 AT 1:53 PM
Tiny
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I replaced a broken immobilizer with a part number matching one from eBay. A locksmith came and cut and programmed a key. Before my friend with star scan obd2 came and flashed the immobilizer to my VIN.
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Thursday, September 7th, 2023 AT 1:56 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

It sounds like you followed protocol. Is the security light staying on at all times once the key is turned to the run position? Also, do you have access to a scan tool that can retrieve codes as I mentioned above?

Joe
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Thursday, September 7th, 2023 AT 7:33 PM
Tiny
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Okay, if the locksmith programmed my key to the immobilizer before I had my VIN programmed to the skim. It would be the wrong transponder chip code right. Because the skim model was still programmed to the cars VIN it came from.
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Thursday, September 7th, 2023 AT 7:46 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

Yes, that is correct. The key sounds like it is programmed for the original vehicle it came from. Is that the sequence it was done?

Let me know.

Joe
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Friday, September 8th, 2023 AT 5:51 PM
Tiny
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Yes, that was the sequence locksmith cut and made key. Then the guy from project 51preformamce and dyno came and programmed skim to my vin. So, a new key made now should start the beast, right?
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Friday, September 8th, 2023 AT 6:05 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

I would think so. It's funny. I used to be so confident with things like this, but anymore, I tell people anything is possible. However, it does make sense.

Let me know how things turn out for you. I'm interested in knowing.

Take care,

joe
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Friday, September 8th, 2023 AT 6:11 PM
Tiny
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Definitely will forgot I had this but the Handshake not completed y I think wrong key code
Potted Dista

Hamis Canned

Fault codes:

Fault Description/Stem statu

Abou

PCM Odometer: 170221.57 Miles

Odometer Location 0: 170196.99 Miles Odometer Location 1: 170205.18 Miles

Odometer Location 2: 170213.30 Miles Odometer Location 3: 170221.57 Miles

Read all faults

Hardware Model Year: 2006 Vehicle Theft Security Status:

Read present

Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM)/Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTA) Hes Completed: Yes Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM)/Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTA) First Handshake Is Done: No

Faults with MIL on

Next Generation Controller (NGC) is in OK to Run Mode: No Next Generation Controller (NCC) Should Shut Off Fuel No

More info

Valid Key Received By Next Generation Controller (NOC): No Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM)/Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTA) Invalid Kay Received Fault Posted: No

Clear faults

Monitor faults

Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM)/Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTA) Reset No Next Generation Controller (NGC) Transfer Secret Key First or Last 3-byte to Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SIM) No

Read System ID

Vehicle Theft State: Seen Engine Runtime: 0.00 sec

Read System Status

Monitor parameters

This Engine On Time: 0 min

Accumulated On Time: 0 min

Time Fuel System in Run Mode: 0.00 sec Time From Start Run: 0.00 sac

Save log

Ignition Off Time: 1 min Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Starter Inhibit: 170221.57 Mis

MIL Control Status:

View Log

MIL Flashing: No

Clear Log

Desired Malfunction Lamp: Yes

MIL Bulb Check Complete: No In-Plant Blink Mode Activated: No

MIL Requested to Flash: No MIL Requested ON: No

MIL Requested OFF: No 11979 Readiness Indicator:

Catalyst Monitor Test Status: Test not complete NVLD Purge Monitor Test Status: Test not complete

02 Monitor Test Status: Test not complete 02 Heater Test Status: Test not complete

FGR Monitor Ted Status Test not enmniata
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Friday, September 8th, 2023 AT 6:14 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

Reading through that information, it doesn't appear anything was completed. I have a feeling what you and I discussed is the issue.

Let me know.

Joe
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Friday, September 8th, 2023 AT 10:08 PM
Tiny
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Nothing but the mil checks then with no handshake no test no start. I'll let you know soon. Calling a different locksmith tomorrow. If this doesn't work, I'm wavering the flag and going to dealership.
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Friday, September 8th, 2023 AT 11:25 PM

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