B2205-ORIGINAL VIN MISSING/MISMATCH

For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.

When Monitored:
At ignition on, after ignition on during any rolling code handshake that occurs with the PCM due to a SKIM or PCM reset.
Set Condition:
When a PCM STATUS message with a Valid Key status is not received by the SKIM within 3.5 seconds of transmitting the last Valid Key Code message to the PCM.

Possible Causes

VERIFYING PCM VIN

REPLACE SKREEM AND CHECK DTC'S

PCM

Diagnostic Test

1.DETERMINING IF DTC IS CURRENT

Does the scan tool display the DTC that was previously erased?

Yes

Go To 2

Go To 4

2.VERIFYING THE PCM VIN

NOTE: Make sure that a VIN has been programmed into the PCM. If a VIN is not displayed, attempt to program the PCM with the correct VIN before continuing.

Does the VIN recorded from the PCM match the VIN of the vehicle?

Yes

Go To 3

Perform the PCM replaced to update the VIN in the PCM.
Perform SKREEM VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

3.REPLACE SKREEM AND CHECK DTC'S

NOTE: If this vehicle is equipped with a Steering Column Lock Module, it must be replaced along with the SKREEM.

Does the scan tool display the same DTC?

Yes

Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
Perform SKREEM VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

The repair is complete.
Perform SKREEM VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

4.INTERMITTENT

NOTE: Check for the following conditions:

Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply.

Were any problems found?

Yes

Repair wiring harness/connectors as necessary.
Perform SKREEM VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

Test Complete.