B2204high severityBody
PCM VIN Not Programmed Or Mismatch
on 2017 Dodge Challenger 6.2L V8 Hellcat (707hp) · RWD
What this code means
The stored VIN in the PCM is missing or does not match the SKIM/vehicle, blocking immobilizer authentication. No direct OBD P-code equivalent exists for this body code.
Symptoms
- No-start condition
- Security light on
- Modules fail to communicate
Common causes
- PCM not programmed with VIN
- Replaced PCM
- VIN mismatch after swap
- Software corruption
Diagnostic steps
- Scan VIN in PCM and SKIM
- Compare to vehicle VIN
- Reprogram PCM VIN
- Clear codes and retest
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B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0006
Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0007
Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0008
Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0009
Rear Center Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0010
Driver Side Airbag Deployment