Originally Posted by pizzaguy

Programmed what? There IS NO PROGRAMMING that he can do. (Well, not quite, keep reading, but this is not the issue.)

The key fob's code is factory set and cannot be altered. SAME goes for the SKREEM.
If you are describing what happened accurately, this 'shop' does not understand what they are doing.
What the HELL does he THINK he is programming?


ONE last note - if you get a new key fob, the door lock/unlock is not programmed at the factory (oddly enough). THAT you can program, but it has NOTHING to do with starting the car.

Let me explain:
The battery operated transmitter in the key that the LOCK, UNLOCK and PANIC buttons operate is a separate function. You insert the key in the ignition and follow a simple procedure to program the security system to accept the lock/unlock/panic functions. But again, this has NOTHING to do with starting the car.