Neither.

I would recommend you put the computer back in and change the broken
ignition switch.

The fact you can remove the key without shutting down the engine just
'screams' broken or loose ignition switch. The stalls also...

You also might want to look 'real' close at that 'V6' engine....

Mike
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wrote:
> I have been having issues with my 2000 Grand Cherokee V6 that several
> shops advised would be replaced by installing a new computer. I was
> having sporadic cylinder misfires, odd stalls, and a weird one where
> I
> would turn the key to the off position and remove the key and the
> jeep
> would keep running.
>
> 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?
>
>
> Any help is much appreiciated.
>
>
> Thanks.
>