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IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/KEY ADDITION AND CLEARING







Foreword
- When performing the following procedures, the immobilizer resetting procedure using the WDS or equivalent must also always be performed "Keyless control module replacement", "PCM replacement", "Keyless control module and PCM joint replacement", "Key ID number clearing" The engine will not start unless all work is performed using the WDS or equivalent
- There are two methods for registering an additional key Using the WDS or equivalent and using two keys that are able to start the engine.
- When replacing any of the immobilizer system component parts, adding/erasing keys or performing other functions, refer to the following table and perform the applicable procedure (Nos 1 to 5)






CAUTION:
- The following conditions may cause poor signal communication between the key and vehicle, resulting in the engine not starting or a key registration error. Do not perform key registration under the following conditions:
- If any of the following items are touching or near the key head.
- Spare keys
- Keys for other vehicles equipped with an immobilizer system
- Any metallic object
- Any electronic device, or any credit or other cards with magnetic strips

NOTE:
- Within the following procedures, the term a "valid key" means a "key that can start the engine".
- After adding/registering keys, clearing ID numbers or replacing any component part of the immobilizer unit, verify that all keys can start the engine within 5 s.
- When verifying that the keys can start the engine, wait at least 5 s or more between inserting them.
- If the engine cannot be started using a registered key, repeat the procedure from the beginning.
- Do not start the engine until the key registration procedure for all the necessary keys is completed. If the engine is started during the registration procedure, registration is stopped at that point. Repeat the procedure starting from the beginning if the engine is started before completion.
- Two or more key ID numbers must be registered for the engine to start.
- A maximum of eight key ID numbers can be registered for one vehicle. The WDS or equivalent can be used to verify the number of key ID numbers registered to a single vehicle.
- Do not select screen menus of the WDS or equivalent that are not indicated within the procedures.

No.1 Additional Key Registration Procedure (Using Two Valid Keys)




Conditions
- Customer has two or more valid keys.

NOTE:
- A maximum of eight keys can be registered for any one vehicle. If key registration is not successful and DTC 15 appears even though the procedure was performed properly, use the PID/data monitor function of the WDS or equivalent and verify the number of keys that have been registered.
- If eight keys have already been registered, and it is necessary to register other keys, the previously registered key ID numbers must first be cleared. Perform key ID number clearing according to "No.3 Key Replacement Procedure (Clearing Previously Registered Key ID Numbers, Key Re-registration)".

1. Have an additional key (key 3) ready for registration.
2. Using key 1, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Verify that the security light illuminates for approx. 3 s and then goes out.
4. Using key 1, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position within approx. 4 s after the security light goes out.
5. Remove key 1
6. Repeat Steps 2-5 using key 2.
7. Repeat Steps 2-5 using key 3.
8. If additional keys need to be registered, repeat Steps 1-7 in the same manner as key 3.

No.2 Additional Key Registration Procedure (Using the WDS or equivalent)

Conditions
- Customer has only one valid key. Or customer has no valid keys. (Can also be performed even if there are two or more valid keys)

NOTE:
- A maximum of eight keys can be registered for any one vehicle. If key registration is not successful and DTC 15 appears even though the procedure was performed properly, use the PID/data monitor function of the WDS or equivalent and verify the number of keys that have been registered.
- If eight keys have already been registered, and it is necessary to register other keys, the previously registered key ID numbers must first be cleared. Perform key ID number clearing according to "No.3 Key Replacement Procedure (Clearing Previously Registered Key ID Numbers, Key Re-registration)".

1. Have one key (key 1) ready for registration.
2. Using key 1, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

NOTE: Although the security light flashes and DTC 15 is displayed, this does not indicate an improper procedure. Continue to perform the procedure as indicated.

3. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
4. Select "Body/Security/PATS function" from the screen menu of the WDS or equivalent.
5. Perform security access as indicated on the WDS or equivalent screen. (See No.6 Security Access Procedure.)
6. Select "Program Additional Ignition Key" from the screen menu of the WDS or equivalent.

NOTE:
- After selecting this menu, "Successful" appears on the WDS or equivalent screen. When this occurs, registration is completed for the key turning the ignition switch to the ON position.
- If the necessary number of keys have been registered, the additional key registration procedure is completed with this step. Go to Step 10.
- If additional keys need to be registered, go to the next step.

7. After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the WDS or equivalent screen, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove key 1.
8. Using an additional key requiring registration, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
9. Return to Step 6.
10. After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the WDS or equivalent screen, select "Exit" to complete the WDS or equivalent function.
11. After Step 10, wait 10 s or more and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

No.3 Key Replacement Procedure (Clearing Previously Registered Key ID Numbers, Key Re-registration)




Conditions
- Customer has two or more keys for registration after clearing the key ID numbers.

1. Have two or more keys (key 1, key 2) ready for registration after the clearing the key ID numbers.
2. Using key 1, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

NOTE: Although the security light flashes and DTC 15 is displayed, this does not indicate an improper procedure. Continue to perform the procedure as indicated.

3. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
4. Select "Body/Security/PATS function" from the screen menu of the WDS or equivalent.
5. Perform security access as indicated on the WDS or equivalent screen. (See No.6 Security Access Procedure.)
6. Select "Ignition key ID number Erase" from the screen menu of the WDS or equivalent and perform the tasks according to the WDS or equivalent screen.
7. After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the WDS or equivalent screen, select "Exit" to complete the WDS or equivalent function.
8. After Step 7, wait 10 s or more and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position using key 1.
9. Using key 1, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
10. After verifying that the security light illuminates for 3 s or more, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove key 1.

NOTE: Although the security light flashes and DTC 21 is displayed, this does not indicate an improper procedure. Continue to perform the procedure as indicated.

11. Using key 2, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
12. Verify that the security light illuminates for approx. 3 s and then goes out.
13. After verifying that the security light goes out, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position using key 2, and then remove key 2.
14. If additional keys need to be registered, repeat Steps 11-13 in the same manner as key 2. Steps 11-13 must be performed within 1 min for each key. If the ignition switch is maintained in the ON position for 1 min or more, key registration according to Steps 11-13 will not be possible. If this occurs, refer to "No.1 Additional Key Registration Procedure (Using Two Valid Keys)" to register any additional keys.

No.4 Changing the Method for Registering Additional Keys

NOTE:
- This procedure is for changing the enable/disable setting of the "No.1 Additional Key Registration Procedure (Using Two Valid Keys)".
- The default setting for new vehicles and keyless control modules is 'Enabled'.
- By disabling the "No.1 Additional Key Registration Procedure (Using Two Valid Keys)", only the WDS or equivalent can be used to register additional keys, thereby preventing two valid keys from being used to create an unauthorized spare key. This function is for use by rental car or other companies with vehicle fleets.

Procedure
1. Using any key, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. (Either a valid or an unregistered key can be used.)

NOTE: When using an unregistered key, although the security light flashes and DTC 15 is displayed, this does not indicate an improper procedure. Continue to perform the procedure as indicated.

2. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
3. Select "Body/Security/PATS function" from the screen menu of the WDS or equivalent.
4. Perform security access as indicated on the WDS or equivalent screen. (See No.6 Security Access Procedure.)




5. Select either "Customer Spare Key Programming Enable" or "Customer Spare Key Programming Disable" from the screen menu of the WDS or equivalent. Depending on the selected menu, the additional key registration method is as shown below:
6. After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the WDS or equivalent screen, select "Exit" to complete the WDS or equivalent function.
7. After Step 6, wait 10 s or more and then turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

No.5 Resetting Procedure for the Immobilizer System when Replacing the PCM or Keyless Control Module Conditions
- When only replacing the PCM: No conditions.
- When only replacing the keyless control module: Customer has two or more keys for registration after replacement.




- PCM and keyless control module replaced at the same time: Customer has two or more keys for registration after replacement.

CAUTION:
- When replacing the PCM and the keyless control module at the same time, follow the same instructions described in the procedure for "when replacing the keyless control module".
- When replacing only the PCM, start from Step 2. Also, when key 1 is indicated within the procedure, any valid key can be used.
- Before starting Step 1, complete the procedure for PCM and keyless control module replacement.

1. Have two or more keys (key 1, key 2) ready for registration.
2. Using key 1, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

NOTE:
- When replacing only the PCM: The security light illuminates for 3 s and then goes out.
- When replacing only the keyless control module: Although the security light flashes and DTC 15 is displayed, this does not indicate an improper procedure. Continue to perform the procedure as indicated.

3. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
4. Select "Body/Security/PATS function" from the screen menu of the WDS or equivalent.
5. Perform security access as indicated on the WDS or equivalent screen. (See No.6 Security Access Procedure.)
6. Select "Parameter Reset" from the screen menu of the WDS or equivalent.
7. Perform security access again as indicated on the WDS or equivalent screen. (See No.6 Security Access Procedure.)
8. Select the replaced part as indicated on the WDS or equivalent screen.
- When replacing only the PCM: Select "PCM".
- When replacing only the keyless control module: Select "RKE".

NOTE: At this time, do not select any other parts from the screen menu of the WDS or equivalent.

9. After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the WDS or equivalent screen, select "Exit" to complete the WDS or equivalent function.
10. After Step 9, wait 10 s or more and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position using key 1.
11. Using key 1, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

NOTE:
- When replacing only the PCM: The security light illuminates for 3 s and then goes out.
- When replacing only the keyless control module: Although the security light flashes and DTC 21 is displayed, this does not indicate an improper procedure. Continue to perform the procedure as indicated.

12. Perform the following procedures:
- When replacing only the PCM: After verifying that the security light goes out, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. (Procedure completed)
- When replacing only the keyless control module: After verifying that the security light illuminates for 3 s or more, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, remove key 1, and then go to the next step.

13. Using key 2, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
14. Verify that the security light illuminates for approx. 3 s and then goes out.
15. After verifying that the security light goes out, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position using key 2, and then remove key 2.
16. If an additional key needs to be registered, repeat Steps 13-15 in the same manner as key 2. Steps 13-15 must be performed within 1 min for each key. If the ignition switch is maintained in the ON position for 1 min or more, key registration according to Steps 13-15 will not be possible. If this occurs, refer to "No.1 Additional Key Registration Procedure (Using Two Valid Keys)" to register any additional keys.

No.6 Security Access Procedure

NOTE: Security access must be performed when performing the following functions: "Program Additional Ignition Key", "Ignition key ID number Erase", "Customer Spare Key Programming Enable/Disable" and "Parameter Reset".

Procedure
1. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
2. Select "Body/Security/PATS function" from the screen menu of the WDS or equivalent.
3. Security access is started and the WDS or equivalent displays "Outcode".

CAUTION: After reading out the "Outcode", do not turn ignition switch from LOCK to ON position 5 times, otherwise the "Outcode" value will be changed.

4. Input the corresponding "Incode" for the "Outcode" displayed on the WDS or equivalent screen.
5. After successfully performing security access, "Program Additional Ignition Key", "Ignition key ID number Erase" or "Customer Spare Key Programming Enable/Disable" is displayed on the WDS or equivalent screen. When performing "Parameter Reset", security access is requested two times and after successfully performing it the second time, "Replacement Module" is displayed.
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