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Engine Immobiliser System





THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT
* Use these procedures to troubleshoot the engine immobiliser system.
* *: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard Voltage:

11 to 14 V

If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

3. CRANK ENGINE FOR MORE THAN 10 SECONDS

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4. CHECK FOR DTC*

(a) Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) Clear the DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(c) Recheck for DTCs. Try to duplicate the DTC (SFI system and engine immobiliser system) by simulating the symptoms indicated by the DTC.

Result





B -- GO TO DTC CHART SFI System

C -- GO TO DTC CHART SFI System

D -- GO TO DTC CHART SFI System

E -- GO TO DTC CHART Engine Immobiliser System
A -- Continue to next step.

5. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Result





B -- Go to step 7
A -- Continue to next step.

6. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) Data List / Active Test Engine Immobiliser System

(b) Terminals of ECU Engine Immobiliser System

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

7. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

8. CONFIRMATION TEST

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