On Mar 6, 8:47 pm, "DougW" > wrote:
> michael.haskins wrote:
> > Anyways, I bought a new computer from a salvage yard and just
> > finished
> > installing it. THe Jeep starts up great, but then dies out with a
> > P1685 error. I know that that means SKIM error and that obviously
> > the
> > new computer doesn't recognize the key I use.
> > The question I have now is, what next? Do I have to take it to the
> > Jeep dealer to have the computer programmed? Or can I take it to my
> > local guy that I trust?
>
> Not 100% on this. I believe it takes the dealership programmer to reset
> the SKIM code.
>
> --
> DougW



That sucks. The closest dealer (by far) to me wanted to charge $1200
to replace the ECM in the first place which is why I went to a salvage
yard. I wonder if they'll still try to charge me the full amount if I
have my car towed in.