Real quick question? Are you sure you are replacing the EWS? I think the EWS plug for a 99 and 97 are the same. It should be in the lowest position on the board behind the glove box.
I might be wrong but I think they are the same and maybe you are unplugging the wrong module.
Also you need to remove the key halo ring from the ignition and then tape the matching ket or chip to the ring for a correct read. You cant just slide in the original ingition key and hold the matching key in the ring too since the read will be two keys hex number.
If all else fails I know a junk yard in NC that has sold me 4 matching DME kits. He will ask like $150 but just email back $100 including shipping and he will go for it. I'm searching for his email now and will send it to you.
Another option is install a EWS delete chip in your original DME and never worry about EWS again.
John S |