Re: Anti-Theft System has Shut Car DOWN
SKREEM Modules BACK-ORDERED SINCE JUNE according to Rob at NeedWings.com
I called and spoke with Rob this morning in detail about everything the shop I took it to has done and is charging me for.
He says theyre not out of line at all, they are right on track, that in order to diagnose Crossfires you need a $20K Mercedes laptop and software to do so, thus the additonal $300.
Also, in addition to the SKREEM module, there is a box the size of a brick located in the trunk that is connected to the SKREEM unit that controls door entry which may have gotten wet and burnt out.
He also mentioned that if the electronics in my key fob had gone bad, that could be the WHOLE problem from the get go.
When I purchased the car used in 2009, it only came with one key fob, then in 2014 I lost the fob completely and ordered a new one for $300 from MOpar directly which took a week to get.
All in all, Rob said Used SKREEM units were no good because they had to be in coordination with the cars VIN, which I sent him and am now on a waiting list for, and until God knows when?
I can't believe this is all so difficult ;(
I'll check back for more updates of course, because if anyone can find a solution, it's all of you.
Much appreciation,
Suzzanne
Last edited by Michaels; Feb 26, 2020 at 12:31 PM.