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Immobilizer System (Keyless Entry System)

FOREWORD Immobilizer System (Keyless Entry System)

Foreword [immobilizer System (keyless Entry System)]:






CAUTION
- When the engine does not start or stalls and the following DTCs are not indicated, refer to engine symptom troubleshooting.
- If DTCs cannot be retrieved due to a security light circuit malfunction, refer to immobilizer system symptom troubleshooting. (See NO.1 ONE OR MORE ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS INOPERATIVE [KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM])
No.1 One or More on-Board Diagnostic Functions Inoperative

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 PGM 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.