Immobilizer System (Advanced Keyless System)

FOREWORD[IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM)]

Foreword[Immobilizer System (Advanced Keyless System)]:

CAUTION: When the engine does riot start or stalls and the following DTCs are not indicated, refer to engine symptom troubleshooting. (See NO.3 WILL NOT CRANK[L3 WITH TC])

NOTE:
- When the immobilizer system is defective, the engine cannot be started.
- If engine condition is normal but security light stays on, inspect for short circuit between security light. Repair or replace the wiring harness if necessary.
- The vehicle may fail to start or a DTC may be stored in the keyless control module and PCM if the following occurs.
- If a large, metal object is close to a valid key
- If an electrical device is close to a valid key
- If two or more valid keys are on the same key ring

- If any malfunction cannot be identified, verify that no metal object or electrical device is on the key ring.
- The security light repeatedly displays a DTC 10 times when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- If there is any malfunction, the security light flashes rapidly for approx. 1 minute and starts displaying a DTC.
- If there is no malfunction, the security light illuminates for approx. 3 seconds and goes off.

2. Verify the security light condition and read the DTC according to security light flashing pattern.




3. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
4. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.
- When using the IDS (laptop PC)
- Select the 'Toolbox" tab.
- Select "Self Test".
- Select "Modules".
- Select "RKE".

- When using the PDS (Pocket PC)
- Select "Module Tests".
- Select "Optional" tab.
- Select "RKE".
- Select "Self Test".

5. Verify the DTC according to the directions on the screen.
- If any DTCs are displayed, perform troubleshooting according to the corresponding DTC inspection.

6. Disconnect the M-MDS.