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Sentry Key Remote Entry Module: Installation

Fig 1: Removing/ Installing Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM) Or Wireless Control Module (WCM)
GC0041442Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

When a PCM and the SKREEM/WCM are replaced at the same time, perform the following steps in order (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE - PCM/SKREEM PROGRAMMING) and/ or(Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE - PCM/SKREEM PROGRAMMING) .

  1. Program the new PCM.
  2. Program the new SKREEM/WCM.
  3. Replace all ignition keys and program them to the new SKREEM/WCM.
  1. Position the SKREEM/WCM (3) on the ignition lock housing and install the retaining screw (1).
    Fig 2: Locating Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM) Or Wireless Control Module (WCM) Housing
    GC0041441Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  2. Connect the SKREEM/WCM electrical connector (4).
    NOTE: On vehicles equipped with the optional Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS), when the SKREEM is replaced with a new unit, a diagnostic scan tool MUST be used to initialize the new SKREEM and to program at least two Sentry Key transponders before the vehicle can be operated (Refer to ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - STANDARD PROCEDURE - SKIS INITIALIZATION)  .
  3. Connect the battery negative cable.