Chrysler Concorde Key Replacement (1995-2004)

Call us first and save yourself the headache. The Sentry Key transponder on your 2001 Concorde requires a professional scan tool like the DRB III or equivalent to program to the SKIM module. You cannot do it at home without specialized equipment, even if you have two working keys. The remote buttons can be self-programmed, but the transponder chip that actually starts the car needs a pro. We handle it through the OBD-II port in under an hour at your location. Call (805) 790-8162 and we will get you set up.

Grab the simplest key in your drawer, because that is basically what your 1996 uses. It is a standard mechanical key with no transponder chip and no immobilizer. If you have a separate remote fob, that is just for keyless entry and does not affect starting the car. We cut the blade on-site and pair any remote fob easily. No programming needed for the key itself, which keeps the price low.

Check whether the security light on your dash is flashing when you turn the key. If it is, your spare key's ID46 transponder chip is not synced with the SKIM module. This happens a lot, especially if the spare sat in a drawer for years and was never properly programmed, or if the SKIM module was reset at some point. Your 2002 Limited's high-output 3.5L ties into the immobilizer, so the car will not budge without a matched chip. We reprogram the spare to your SKIM module on-site with Chrysler-specific tools, no tow to the dealer needed. Give us a call at (805) 790-8162.

Budget around $175 to $275 total. That covers a new transponder key with 3-button remote head, the cut blade matched to your ignition, the Texas Crypto 4D chip programmed to your Sentry Key system, and full testing of every button and the start sequence. The dealer typically quotes $250 to $450 for the same job, plus you have to get the car there. We do it at your location anywhere in Ventura County.