PetSafe Travel SmartKey Bypass for Service

April 28th, 2022 by

Introduction

It is recommended that the PetSafe Travel 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.

To make bypassing the system easier, we have developed a set of jumpers that, when used, will completely bypass the PetSafe Travel. Rather than disconnecting the T-harness, the modules can be unplugged and replaced with “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. This guide demonstrates how to use the jumpers to bypass the system

If you would like to be sent jumpers for bypassing a system, please email [email protected] with your software version and address and a set of jumpers will be sent to you.

If you do not have jumpers and need to bypass the system, please use this guide to bypass the system at the T-harnessing please contact your salesperson and we can help you with that issue.

SERVICE TECHS:

If you are servicing the vehicle and have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 312-421-1114 and let us know you are working on a Sprinter with the SmartKey Starter system.

Step 1: Locate SmartKey Starter modules on the driver side under the dash area

The SKSNG907 or SKSNG907RV is connected using T-harnessing in the driver side under dash area
(Normally located just over the trim between the pedals and driverside wall)
  • The SKSNG907 or SKSNG907RV is connected using T-harnessing on the driver side under the dash area.
  • The system has 2 modules. One is labeled ‘SmartKey Starter’ and the other is labeled ‘SKSPCM’.
  • The main plug at the module labeled ‘SmartKey Starter’ is a 20 pin connector
  • The main plug at the module labeled ‘SKSPCM’ is either a 20 pin or 16 pins connector

Step 2: Connect jumpers to the main T-harness plug

  • Un-plug the SmartKey Starter and SKSPCM modules from the T-harnessing
  • Connect jumpers to the main T-harnessing plug
  • If the SKSPCM module has a 16-pin plug, you will need a jumper with a 20-pin and 16-pin connector. Connect the SmartKey Starter module to the 20 pin jumper and the SKSPCM module to the 16 pin jumper

Step 3:  NOTE WHEN REMOVING BYPASS

  • If both modules have 20-pin plugs, it is important that the T-harness plugs are connected to their correct module
  • One of the 20 pin connectors on the T-harness will have either a green sticker or another marking. This connector must be connected to the module labeled ‘SKSPCM’
  • If the SKSPCM module has a 16 pin plug, it will only connect to the 16 pin T-harness plug
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