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Old Mar 11, 2017 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ala_xfire
Whoa grasshopper ! Not quite that simple !
Rather than go into a long dissertation, I suggest you search the forum with 'skreem' under 'advanced' and draw your own conclusions.
Not everyone agrees on this fixthanj .
Thankfully, I have never had to do it.
THANK YOU for that input I will do that....
 
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Old Mar 12, 2017 | 01:33 AM
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THANK YOU for that input I will do that....

OK, found this thread ( https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...em-module.html ), check post 44 from 180. There are earlier posts that mention that company that can fix/repair the skreem module as well (make sure it IS the skreem module, for sure). The text for a POSSIBLE reset of the skreem is:


Turned the key with battery disconnected to drain the capacitors. Then connected battery, turned key to on position for several minutes, sounded like things were reprogramming themselves, then turned key off for one minute. Then started car as normal.






I found this in the list of fixes listed by 180 on that link above. Credit given to whomever found this possible fix. IF the RESET try does not work, then you might have to send it out (less expensive) if you have determined the skreem is the problem. The company is also mentioned in the link above, and in the .pdf listed in 180's list of .pdf's. GOOD LUCK!

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Old Mar 12, 2017 | 10:08 AM
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If only we could get a Russian Hacker to write new code for the EPROM in the SKREEM, we could replace that code for the 30 cranks and change it to 300 cranks..Peace
 
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Old Mar 12, 2017 | 01:14 PM
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OK, found this thread ( https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...em-module.html ), check post 44 from 180. There are earlier posts that mention that company that can fix/repair the skreem module as well (make sure it IS the skreem module, for sure). The text for a POSSIBLE reset of the skreem is:


Turned the key with battery disconnected to drain the capacitors. Then connected battery, turned key to on position for several minutes, sounded like things were reprogramming themselves, then turned key off for one minute. Then started car as normal.






I found this in the list of fixes listed by 180 on that link above. Credit given to whomever found this possible fix. IF the RESET try does not work, then you might have to send it out (less expensive) if you have determined the skreem is the problem. The company is also mentioned in the link above, and in the .pdf listed in 180's list of .pdf's. GOOD LUCK!

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THANK YOU for this bit of info I'll try this now...
 
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Old Mar 12, 2017 | 08:07 PM
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THANK YOU for this bit of info I'll try this now...
Well I tried this a few times and the same thing happens the motor turns over and as it's starting just dies???
 
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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 12:50 PM
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I was reading through mystery no start threads, and found a odd one that does the same thing that had a blown fuse for the dash.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 02:48 PM
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Be careful of the 30 tries.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 03:00 PM
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Well I tried this a few times and the same thing happens the motor turns over and as it's starting just dies???
NEWSFLASH !!!!
Rob at Needswings now has the SKREEM and halo ring for $229.95 PROGRAMMED to your car !

NeedsWings Performance Products. SKREEM and Antenna Ring
 
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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ala_xfire
NEWSFLASH !!!!
Rob at Needswings now has the SKREEM and halo ring for $229.95 PROGRAMMED to your car !

NeedsWings Performance Products. SKREEM and Antenna Ring
Wow...Rob is the man! U 2 George, I never would have found that, without you saying something.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 03:25 PM
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Wow...Rob is the man! U 2 George, I never would have found that, without you saying something.
I didn't find it, Paul Diguer posted it on FB.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ala_xfire
I didn't find it, Paul Diguer posted it on FB.
I guess I'm one of the few people NOT on FB.

Reminds me, I need to get more aluminum foil..
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Old Mar 15, 2017 | 07:46 PM
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Well I have done a lot of reading and tried reset the skreem but it just does no good same thing motor turns over and starts but as soon as it starts it dies and I can do this 3 times than nothing and than discount the battery than I can do it 3 moored times .... I looked up on Needwings web and rob does have a new skreem for a far price but I'm not 100% that's what is wrong ??? Any Moore input would be great ???
 
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Old Mar 16, 2017 | 06:18 AM
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How many times have you done the 3 tries and unhook battery?
 
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Old Mar 16, 2017 | 06:53 AM
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Well I have done a lot of reading and tried reset the skreem but it just does no good same thing motor turns over and starts but as soon as it starts it dies and I can do this 3 times than nothing and than discount the battery than I can do it 3 moored times .... I looked up on Needwings web and rob does have a new skreem for a far price but I'm not 100% that's what is wrong ??? Any Moore input would be great ???
99.99% chance that you have a SKREEM problem.
3 strikes and you're out, then reset retry same thing, SKREEM.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2017 | 08:57 AM
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I too agree skreem issue. From everything you have written it is a classic symptom. At this juncture you do not have many options. Classic 3x then no start.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2017 | 11:13 AM
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Thank you for the input it does help you all are very helpful here and I thank you ... and yea I have reset about 5 or 6 times so far .....
 
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Old Mar 16, 2017 | 11:31 AM
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I'm not really sure on this, but the rumor is that after 30 times ( and I'm also not sure if the 30 is attempted starts or the number of resets done ) the BCM ( Body Control Module ) will do a Mission Impossible and self destruct.
I have never seen a post where someone verified this and had to replace the BCM.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 02:04 PM
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I'm not really sure on this, but the rumor is that after 30 times ( and I'm also not sure if the 30 is attempted starts or the number of resets done ) the BCM ( Body Control Module ) will do a Mission Impossible and self destruct.
I have never seen a post where someone verified this and had to replace the BCM.
THANK YOU for the input I'm trying to keep track of how meny times I do this but last night I retired the drain out and it still does the same turns over starts and just dies that quick...so in going to call rob and order the new skreem ... Again thank you...
 
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 02:08 PM
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I'm going to replace the skreem myself so I was looking for a how to replace skreem but could not find it ? Does it have another name or ?? I did look at the helpful stickys but no step by step that this old man needs ... any help on where I mite find a step by step ??
 
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 07:30 PM
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There are (the usual poor) instructions in the service manual. The SKREEM is sitting behind the gauges, taking the dash apart is not as bad as it sounds.

There IS a thread here where a guy did it and posted photo but i can't find it.


One more thing, you should have this as a bookmark on your computer:
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...s-repairs.html
 
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