Introduction
It is recommended that the SKSNG907 or SKSNG907RV SmartKey Starter® be bypassed when performing any software updates or mechanical service.
It is also recommended that the SmartKey Starter® be bypassed as a standard practice for troubleshooting any issues with the vehicle.
The SmartKey Starter® is 100% plug & play and bypassing it is a simple procedure. This guide demonstrates how to easily bypass the system.
The system is connected by a T-harness to both the EIS and PCM modules- both in the driver side under-dash. The system can be bypassed by simply disconnecting the SmartKey Starter® T-harness and plugging the chassis harness back into the EIS and PCM.
To make bypassing the system easier, we have developed a set of jumpers that, when used, will completely bypass the SKSNG907 or SKSNG907RV. Rather than disconnecting the T-harness, the modules can be un-plugged and replaced with the jumpers. It is possible to mount the modules in a position where the jumpers can be installed to bypass the system in as little as 2 minutes. Instructions for using the jumpers can be found here: How to Bypass SKSNG907 / SKSNG907RV SmartKey Starter® Using Jumpers
If you would like to be sent jumpers for bypassing a system, please email sales@midcityengineering.com with your software version and address and a set of jumpers will be sent to you.
If you are servicing the vehicle and have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 312-421-1114 or sales@midcityengineering.com - we are happy to assist in any way.
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Battery disconnect is located under the driver side dash to the right of the accelerator pedal
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Remove access panel above and to the right of the accelerator pedal
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Locate battery quick disconnect cable behind access panel
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There is a red tab on the top of the disconnect cable. To release the cable from the post, the red tab needs to be pushed downward
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Push the red tab downward to release the cable and pull towards the rear of the cable at the same time to remove cable from post
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Pull back weather seal from driver door jam
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Using a pry tool, remove panel between A pillar and kick panel.
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Remove the 2 x T20 screws from the sill cover
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Remove sill cover and carefully set aside
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Remove 1 x T20 from below hood release
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Remove 1 x T20 from lower kick panel
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Remove plastic push fastener next to knee bolster
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Remove plastic push pin from kick panel (behind hood release)
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Remove 3rd plastic push fastener from kick panel
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Remove kick panel.
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Route hood release through kick panel opening
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Disconnect OBD harness
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Carefully route hood release through opening and set trim piece panel aside
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Locate PCM module behind pedals
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Un-plug the black plug from T-harness that is plugged into PCM module
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Un-plug black OEM plug that is connected to T-harness
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Plug black OEM plug back into the PCM module
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Locate EIS module at base of A pillar
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Un-plug the blue plug from T-harness that is plugged into EIS module
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Un-plug blue OEM plug that is connected to T-harness
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Plug blue OEM plug back into the EIS module
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The SmartKey Starter® is now bypassed
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To re-install the SmartKey Starter® click here for installation instructions
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