Chrysler Repair: LHS vehicle anti-theft computer reset, computer reset, body control module

Question
Mr. Finston,

In a previous question about the alarm reset for a '99 LHS, you posted the following answer:

"If by "not turn over" you mean that the starter will crank but that the engine will not idle, except for about 2-3 seconds then die, that is indeed the way it behaves if it is in the alarmed status. You need to lock then unlock either front door, using the door key. Try both the driver and the passenger door.

If you are indeed in the alarmed state and the key lock/unlock doesn't clear it, let me know and I can tell you how to do the clearing procedure using a resistor to simulate the action. Also tell me if your ignition key is of the sentry key immobilizer (skim) type or not."

These are the exact symptoms I am experiencing. The vehicle has sit for eight months and the battery died. I have a new battery but the car won't run for more than 2-3 seconds. The key reset didn't work. Could you please elaborate on the reset method using a resistor? I'd greatly appreciate it. My ignition is not a SKIM.

Thank you very much.

Answer
Hi Andrew,
First may I suggest that you try removing the fuse that powers the door locks and the interior lights, for about 1/2 hour, then try the door lock/unlock routine after putting the fuse back in, and then try to start it. That is fuse #19 in the junction box that you will find behind the dash on the left side. Open the drive door and remove the end cap cover of the dash to access that box and its fuses. Try the lock/unlock on the other door if the first attempt doesn't work.
If that doesn't work, then let me know and I will describe how to use a 620 ohm and 2700 ohm resistor (just a small 1 watt size of each will do the trick) which will simulate the lock/unlock at the body control module's plug where the wire from the door switch is located. You will find that module on the back side of the junction box and you will remove the lower dash panel (that holds the hood release) to gain good access to its four plugs (the blue plug is the one that we will work with). You will want some straight pins to poke thru the wire, and one jumper wire to obtain a 12v supply from one of the fuses to apply to each of the resistors, and some a jumper to connect the resistor to the wire in question. But try the #19 fuse disconnect/reconnect routine first as that might work. Of course leave the overall battery connected to the vehicle.
You can get the resistors at an electronics store. They don't have to be exactly the ohm size I listed but as close as you can get.
Roland