socalmbcruiser
Member
Can it be done in a dealership? I am asking because my SKREEM module is bad. I need to bring in for T21 recall and if this can be done, I want to ask the dealer to disable so I can bypass SKREEM. Any thoughts?
Can a dealer disable immobilizer?
- Thread starter socalmbcruiser
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A dealership can't disable the SKREEM immobilizer. To my knowledge there are no scan tools on the market that allow that change in programming. It is available through some aftermarket repair or "tuning" companies.
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Midwestdrifter
Engineer In Residence
SOS diagnostics can disable the SKREEM in the ECM/ECU programming. This will be erased by the T21 recall (if it works at all). As mentioned no dealer can legally remove the federally mandated anti-theft chip key system.
socalmbcruiser
Member
Didn't know it was federally mandated =(
I can't find a federal law or regulation that requires a system like SKREEM.
NHTSA "encourages manufacturers to install passive anti-theft devices, like immobilizer systems, as standard equipment on their vehicles". But I doubt there is a "mandate" as such.
ClyneSnowtail
Active member
Yeah, I think if MB can't turn it off its a limitation of their dealer-level programming capabilities rather than any other reason. Mother MB might have reasons to prevent such widely available tools from turning off the antitheft.