Originally Posted by
Chooch
Agree with 180; the SKREEM will only accept changes to the RKE lock/unlock code if the Fob chip code matches the SKREEM's.
That said, after disconnecting the battery and replacing the SKREEM, I twice clicked the fob from outside the car, THEN inserted the key, turning it to ON/RUN within the 30 seconds.
The new SKREEM accepted the fob RKE code and the lock/unlock functions worked A-OK.
So, the key does not have to be in the halo when pressing the fob button.
True, but the 30 seconds is a window that keeps the halo waiting for the key input.
There is a thread here somewhere that a guy posted that after purchasing a key from a dealer the dealer said for $100 they would program the key, the guy laughed, pointed the key at the car, hit the button twice, sat in the car, started it and waved as he drove away.