Originally Posted by
wolfstalker
I contacted SOS about doing this way back, and was told, at that time, that they could not do that. So I never got a quote there. The cost with MDP was $450. plus about $30 for shipping the parts to them. They notified me that they had done the work and it was successful and asked for authorization to charge a credit card after they had tested it. They paid the freight back to me. Here are all the things I know about SKREEM prices:
1. New SKREEM from Chrysler - about $550. (But they can't tell you when you will get it.)
2. MB parts has them for about $270. but can't sell them to you.
3. SKREEM and antenna from/through NEEDSWINGS - $699. I ordered and paid for one but when Chrysler kept moving delivery forward I cancelled, and Rob immediately refunded my money.
4. SKREEM/KEYS KIT on eBay about $450., I think. Not sure if this even works.
I'd figure one to two hours for the in and out labor.
I would also completely disconnect the battery and check it before doing this, and charge it or put in a new one if it is "iffy." Put the parts back in, reconnect the battery, and it should work. You can check for any codes if you have access to the MB scanner and software.
That's all I know and all we did. EASY PEASEY!
SOS has been doing it for a while. I doubt you even bothered to contact them. This is what they charge when I contacted them recently:
Our minimum bench fee is $195 to hook up and test your parts. If faulty parts are found, we will quote repairs before continuing. The most common issue is software related and no parts are needed.
If we reprogram the SKREEM and ECM to work again, you receive a lifetime warranty on the programming if the parts ever go out of synch again (this does not cover parts if a module develops a hardware fault later).
Parts needed:
ECM
SKREEM
All existing keys
Shipment forms (no owner docs needed. Don’t forget odometer)
What you can expect:
We will test and reprogram your parts as necessary and then test run them in our Crossfire test vehicle to make sure the car starts. The turnaround time is generally 1 week for this service. Any necessary repairs will be approved by you before we complete them and bill you.
Common issues (costs include the $195 setup fee)
Corrupted software $650 (lifetime warranty on programming)
Faulty key $285 for the 1st key $90 for each additional
(aftermarket non-remote keys)
Faulty ECM $935
(includes refurbished ECM w/ 1yr exchange warranty for defective parts)
Faulty SKREEM $505
(includes refurbished SKREEM w/ 1yr exchange warranty for defective parts)