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Component Inspection





Component Inspection

1. Check transponder and ECU status
(1) IGN "ON" & Engine "OFF"
(2) Monitor the "ECU, KEY and Smartra STATUS" Parameter on the Scantool.
A. Specification : "LEARNT"




Fig 1) This data show that 3 keys have been taught, ECU has been learnt, Key in key cylinder has been learnt and SMARTRA3 has been learnt
(3) Have both the ECM and KEY status been learnt?
YES
- Substitute with known good "virgin" transponder and go to "Component Inspection" Procedure.
NO
- Go to "Check transponder" procedure
2. Check transponder
(1) IGN "ON" & Engine "OFF"
(2) Neutralize ECM and Register transponder key by scantool.

CAUTION:
Pin code is required to Neutralize ECM and to Register transponder key


(3) Are Neutralizing and Registering completed normally?
YES
- Check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
NO
- Substitute with a known-good transponder and perform the key teaching procedure.
If the problem is corrected, replace transponder and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.