NEW 2005 Sebring console shift indicators - lights? - key codes

Take that off your list, if it shows on the dash it wont on the console

The 4 digit key code does you no good, if you need to get a key cut/replaced it has to be done at the dealer and the dealer has to program the key, the dealer will get the skim code number from the vin# of your vehicle thru Chryslers data center. If you want the code ask them.

LOL The first number is the key code number (the way it is cut) the second one is either the valet key cut or "the skim code key number you say you dont have" or the 3rd number is the skim code key. Now that you posted your secret key code number for all to see on here, can we get your SS# too?

By all means, harass them with this information you just posted

Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tech (dealer)

Thanks for the info.

now what does "skim" stand for ?

and this is the first I've heard of "valet" keys, like that would not open the trunk and center console?

fyi my ss# is 234-56-7890

thaks again

OK no lights at all . all buttons are dark and not lighted. no lamps in there at all. ok got it

Sentry Key immobilizer system

Not sure about the one code being a valet key, I do know that one is for the SKIM and the M# is the code to acually cut it

Oh come on. The chipped keys do only ONE thing - prevent an amateur car thief from running up and smashing the window and pounding a chisel into the ignition keyhole and starting the car and driving it off. They are useless against a professional who is going to run up in his tow truck and drive off with the car, then part it out. And while we might have some amateur car thieves reading this NG, the OP didn't post his address for them to find his car.

Ted

Which we'll call thief type 1.

Which we'll call thief type 2.

Now you tell me which type of thief is more likely to approach a typical Chrysler vehicle and burgle it?

If I had to choose between Sentry Key or an effective way to prevent a type-2 theft, hands down I'd choose Sentry Key.

Now if I had a car worth $100k I'd expect to have both.

Chill out. that was just a little humor, so was asking for his SS#

The average vehicle stolen is by amaters, they break in , punch out the lock and it starts and stalls, minimal damage and low cost to the insurance company

Instaead of gettting a stripped down vehicle to repair, we get the vehicle back that needs an ignition switch or maybe a column

Exactly!!

Glenn, correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the owners manual have the procedure for programming the third and forth key into the car? (Ignition on/off etc.) And can't any key smith (not just the dealer) cut the blank? And the blanks sold on eBay work just fine?

My neighbor bought a blank off eBay and had the dealer cut it (as it was convenient). To save money, he programmed it into the car a couple of weekends ago. Did he do something wrong? Was the dealer supposed to do something else he didn't know about (seems to work OK)?

It was my understanding that an owner can program up to four keys (*if* he has both originals) and key fobs himself. Am I mistaken?

That can only be done if it is a domestic vehicle or has a U.S country code designator. You would have to have at least two valid sentry keys to do it

Any lock smith can cut the key, Some are able to program them if they have the correct equipment (however, I tried to get a hardware store to cut one for me and I was going to program it, they said they couldnt because it would damage there computerized key cutter) I dont know if that was a blow off or if it was true, I never got it cut.

Cant answer that.

If he did something wrong the vehicle would not have started.

Im not sure how many keys you get when you buy a vehicle now days, I think the Pacifica,Crossfire and Caravan issues one, dont quote me on that cause im not sure.

As the OP :

1: chill is right , those codes I gave out were in sequence 2345 .. not the real ones ..

2 ) I got 2 keys with the sebring and I originally wrote

notice ""don't""

as per the owners manual if you have 2 the computer has already learned you can add 6 more that are cut only, the digital ID of the 6 can be learned with out any PIN or interface.

I had 2 non- Sentry keys cut right away to carry in the wallet and one for the wife to open the door if I lock the keys in.. $ 3 Per the Locksmith with the equipment to add a key (if I only had one ) they no longer make the plastic keys of OLD to carry in the wallet.

he wanted $75 to add a key using the PIN and 1 key to copy from

or , $30 to provide and cut a Senty key which I will get to make sure I always have access to 2 learned keys

again thanks for all the info

You totally missed the point. I'm not arguing the above. I'm saying that type 1 thief isn't on this news group and even if he was he's too stupid to find out where the OP's Chrysler is let alone take the key codes posted and make a key then go steal the OP's car.

Ted