Security system enabled?

let's scan for codes and then also we need to check all the key-less functions and see what does not work. lets do a CAN scan which is the future of automotive repair you can get a CAN scanner from Amazon for about $50.00 here is a video to show you how.

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

Here is a guide to help you reset the system with the security alarm fuse location in the diagrams below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system


Check out the diagrams (Below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

The wire for the key-less antenna was unplugged when I plugged it back in it started acting like it was crank with the fob and would not go into gear. once I unplugged the wire again every thing worked right but the passive entry and the service key-less system message came back on. So I checked outt he guide and that did it, back going again. thank you

Okay so I have the vehicle listed above and the anti-theft security system won't allow me to start it. the starter is good, everything is good. I replaced the alternator, ignition, new battery, and ever since then the car power's on but there's no juice to the vehicle and it won't crank.

Hey CARISSANBRANDI42119,

Please run through the guide below to for guidance on how to reset your security system.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Let us know how you go with this and if it cures the issue or not.

We can run you through further testing if this doesn't work for you.

Regards, Joe

My fob on my key never has worked. i got in my car one day and all the lights started to blink on the outside and they don't stop.

It sounds like the security module needs to be replaced. does the engine start up and run? Here is the location of the module and the replacement instructions below. Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Yes, the vehicle starts and runs.

It sounds like the security module is bad. To be sure let's check out this video which will help confirm the issue:

https://youtu.be/InIlnsjOVFA

Please run down this guide and report back.

Okay, first I lost my keys. So I drilled out the cylinder not think about an alarm or transponder. Removed the antenna for the immobilizer my younger brother removed chip and in doing so broke the chip. So now after looking up everything I could about the truck and alarm system. Now I know I'm in a world of trouble. I would like to know if I installed a aftermarket bypass and remote start and programmed it to the truck would it work? As of right now it will not start or crank. But everything else works. Radio, power windows, ECT. Please help or give me the best advice with out spending $1,000.00 at the dealership.

Being a 2006 you are looking at buying the parts to replace the damaged ones as well as new keys. The aftermarket bypass systems usually cause far more problems than they claim to solve especially on this type of system. Then add on a remote start as well and you are getting deep into the barrel of worms.
The good news is that it isn't that bad.
Step one will be to get a new SKREEM module and lock cylinder, that is the part with the antenna that circles the switch. Now visit a locksmith or have one come to you, with your title and registration and drivers license. With those they can contact the factory and get the proper key codes to cut the new keys. Then the replacement cylinder can be pinned to match the lost keys. That way you don't need to replace the rest of the locks. Those parts get installed and they can program the replacement SKREEM module and the keys into the system. I would call a few places as well as the dealers and see who has the better deal. Remember that the smiths will usually charge more to come to you but that with the dealer you are looking at tow bills.
Unfortunately there are no shortcuts or ways you can program the keys yourself. As for the lost keys, as the new keys are programmed in the old ones can be erased so that even if they do turn up they will not work.

Okay, thank you very much. I have been searching all over the internet for two weeks for a answer to my questions. All new is what it's going to be. Most likely locksmith I know a few of them. Thank you again.

Thank you for using 2CarPros.

New question! I can't get the new immobilizer until mid February so that's no good to me. what if I get the a immobilizer computer and keys out of the same vehicle in a junkyard and put them on my truck will that work? that way I don't have to program them and wait until February for new parts.

Well you can use the used parts but you still need them programmed into your vehicle. They are not a plug and play system. The various modules are registered with and through each other and changing any of those parts requires the reprogramming.

Unlocked door and alarm went off and continues to. We've tried everything. we just replaced ignition switch and before that,when car alarm went off we could just start car and it would quit. now it's just going nonstop!

This issue started after you replaced the ignition switch? Did you replace just the cylinder or more than that? Sounds like your SKIS (Chip in the Key) is not programmed any longer. Refer to the second attachment circled in red.

Review this info and let me know if you have questions. However, I would get new keys programmed to the vehicle and go from there.

well let me start by telling you that about 2 months ago car went dead and replaced battery. Not long after that the radio would turn on and off and start blinking along with other lights on dash. the day that started,the following morning,came out and car wouldn't do Anything. Took it to shop and they said it was alternator, replaced it. Got car back and a day later started blinking and doing same thing. now just got car back 2 days ago and the mechanic said the only thing he knew to do was.change starter switch. Then he said the radio was causing a draw so disconnected the radio,Been driving fine since then. Today when I unlocked the car(by sticking key in drivers side door)the alarm started blaring and lights flashing. Now before the work it had went off by unlocking door but it always went off after turning car on. Drove it home like that and had to unplug battery. when I plug battery back up it continues to do it. I took it back to shop and he tried all the codes and everything he said he knew and still nothing. Thanks for your help,I figured dealership.

Yeah. Unfortunately the dealer is going to have to go in and deactivate the alarm and then diagnose it. I suspect the key is the issue but they will be able to determine that. You are correct that just turning the key to the on position is what disables it. The fact that this is not happening points to the key or the sensor in the ignition.

Just purchased this vehicle today. The alarm was set off on accident and now I can't get it to turn off or the car to start. tried doing the door lock settings stopping it and unlocking it with the key didn't work. also tried unplugging the battery and then waiting and then plugging it back in and still nothing. how can I bypass this alarm system?

You cannot bypass the alarm easily, have you tried a hard reboot of the system? Remove the negative cable from the battery and hold it to the positive battery terminal for one minute. This will discharge the capacitors and let the system reboot. Here is a guide that can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Please run down this guide and report back.

Some how the anti theft was triggered in my Durango. It will not start. I got my car from a used car lot so it did not come with a Key fob. They are refusing to help. I already tried to turn the key thing for five seconds manually unlock and lock the door and the back hatch. It would work once than trigger the anti theft again and wont work anymore. I tried to disable the wire for that part of my car, wont work! I also tried to get a new central timing module and that did not work either. I'm out of options I can afford. I have called around and all I've heard is you need to pay lots of money for us to diagnose it then more money if we can figure out whats wrong with it!!!

The problem with this 99 Dodge Durango I just got from a friend the battery got drained and the CTM behind the glove box was knocking at first I changed out the battery put in a starter still won't start. I only have a regular key I thought it might be the antitheft system because now the alarm keeps going off. So I was told by a reliable friend the antitheft has to be turned off with the key fob so I'm going to go down this locksmith place that does stuff for cars and they have key fobs and stuff and can program it. Then what you have to do I guess is put the key in the ignition don't start lock and unlock with the fog and then start the car should start up you have to do it within 30 seconds of using the key fob. I'm going to do this on Monday and I'll post back if it works but this person said they have the same problem and it worked.

I have the fix for 99 durango anti theft reset.i just had this happen to a friend of mine. If your vehichle will not disable the anti theft and security light is blinking.
First, if the alarm is sounding off you must pop the hood and unplug the horns so as not to drive you up a wall.
Second, take off your door panel, any door will work,
Third, after you take off the door panel, peel plastic back, unbolt the rear window guide. Its a bar that guides the window up and down. 10mm and a torx bolt. So you can slide the guide out of the way.
Fourth, you may want to remove door handle for better access. Your trying to get the door lock sensor off. The door lock sensor is what turns your alarm on and off via the door lock. The sensor/switch wears out an then the vehichle anti theft can not be disarmed.i got a replacement at the local salvage yard. I tested it first with a dvm. To arm is around .671 ohms and to disarm is around .481 ohms. That means when u lock the doors with the key, the sensor sends a ohms value to the bcm to arm. And vica versa to disarm. This worked like a charm. Durango started right up. Now we are going to program key fobs to prevent this from happening again.

Ok I figured it out last year sorry it took me so long to repost I did all the tricks and replaced a lot of parts that I needed anyway but nothing worked. I did the key fob thing used key in door nothing. I used a scanner my dad had we checked everything and boom there it was my stupid ignition wire loosened and got disconnected some how fixed the ignition wire and she started right up. Still don’t know how that happened. My heater stoped working at the same time I’m going to check to make sure the wire didn’t get disconnected from the switch before I get into anything crazy. I’ll start there. Good luck to you all.
I Hart Durango :)
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Great addition to this thread! Please feel free to help out whenever you are on the site :)

Cheers, Ken

My keyfob broke and I live 3 hours away from any dealership dodge or not and I want to disengage it so I can take it to the dealership to get several new keyfobs. I was told that there is supposedly a "valet mode" button that will reset the alarm system so I can drive away, I was told it is under the dash. I called the dealership and they said they never heard of the stock system having that. Thank you for your time

Start by rolling one window down and open the hood. Shut all doors and lock them. Disconnect the battery and let the car sit for 30 minutes and reconnect the battery. Using the key unlock the drivers door and the system should be reset.

If that doesn't work we need to do a hard reboot of the security system so it can reinitialize. Remove the negative cable terminal and hold it to the positive for 5 minutes this will discharge the capacitors and force the system to relearn. Reconnect the battery and unlock the door using the remote.

Here is a guide to help you as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

I lost my keys. I put new key switch and key start switch and start switch in now it starts and shuts off right away. I have no door key. is there away to bypass anti theft alarm? On 1999 does it have chip key?

Thank you for posting your question on 2CarPros!

So I am going to lead off with a question: Did your key you lost have a large and thick gray head on it? If the answer is yes, then your Durango does require a chip key.

If the answer is no, then it may not have a chip key, and your problem may be that your security system needs to be reset. Follow the directions on the link below in order to help that.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

The anti-theft key system does prevent the car from starting and running. The description you gave (starts for a couple seconds and shuts off) is what the anti-theft system would do without the proper chip.

There are aftermarket bypass features available, but I do not recommend them (I am a locksmith). Not only does it make your vehicle easier to steal, but these systems can cause no-start situations when their modules go bad.

My advice is to contact a local Dodge dealer with your VIN number and have them double check whether this vehicle takes a chip key. At that point, you would either need to contact a qualified local locksmith, or have your vehicle towed to a dealer. If the new lock you purchased has a chip key, it will need to be programmed to the vehicles computer. If not, you will need to get a different lock.

Best of luck, and if we can be of any more help, please let us know! Again, thank you for choosing 2CarPros!

William C

Where is the reset button located for the timer/alarm module. Security reset

There's no reset button except for the trip odometer. The best way to reset the alarm is to disconnect the battery then turn the key on and reconnect the battery here is a guid to help walk you through the process.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Worked perfect for me :)

How do I disable or reset the security on a 1998 dodge durango?

As far as security if the battery is dis-connected, there is a code that you have to either keep when the car was purchased or have a dealership reset and provide you with it. It is entered through the stereo generally.