I am not sure if this is the correct thread to post in. I read the thread from the beginning and it seems there is/was a belief we had to live with the fear of SKREEM failure hanging over our heads.

So here is my story: Purchased a no crank no start 2005 limited coupe. The owner said he had the car about 18 months. The first four months were great. THEN the car tried to start a few times after which the electronics came on but the starter would not engage. It was a pretty garage ornament for the last 14 months.

After researching this forum and you tube for possible causes determined the SKREEM and key had lost "connection". Several hours of googling turned up a company (PRECISION ECU) in Illinois that said they could "delete" the SKREEM. I sent them the SKREEM, the ECU and $500. A week later received the SKREEM and the ECU with the "immobilizer" program either deleted or overridden (not sure which). Plugged the ECU back in and placed the SKREEM back WITHOUT connecting the three connectors (it is just sitting behind the dash display). I now have a functioning xfire. AND any correctly cut key will work. With the SKREEM deleted, I no longer need a VIN matched chip in my key. OR any chip for that matter. I have ordered a generic uncut key blank. Once it comes in I'll have a local lock smith cut the key to match and verify it works. If so... no more $200 keys required.

That is my experience yours might be different. Other than as a satisfied customer, I have no relationship with PRECISIONE.

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