Originally Posted by
arejohn
The lock unlock function must be programed by Chrysler into the circuit board within the key fob. It cannot be reprogrammed to a different SKREEM. Although the term reprogram is often used. It can only be reset to the original SKREEM as in after battery failure.
The ability to start the car requires that little black thingie to be in proximity of the transponder ring.
Damn it, I guess they are going to get you somehow. Looks like a new Ebay case for the lock/unlock board from the original with the blade part of the key functional, put the original transponder chip inside the column. One more complete "new" $150 key as a spare and several regular keys with no transponder or unlock board to use to lock/unlock the door with the key and start the car but not to set the alarm.
Thanks everyone