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Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting Index (2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025)

NOTE:  Before troubleshooting the keyless access system, make sure the fuses and relays associated with the system are OK.

Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
Cannot select ON mode with keyless access and with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch Symptom troubleshooting
  • Check the all fuses associated with the system
  • Poor connections at the keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • Keyless remote
  • Keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • Electric steering lock* 1
  • TCM* 2
  • Engine start/stop switch
  • Harness/connections
Cannot select ON mode with keyless access, but can select ON mode with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch Symptom troubleshooting
  • Check the all fuses associated with the system
  • Keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • LF antenna
  • Keyless remote
  • Low or weak keyless remote battery
  • Harness/connections
Cannot select ON mode with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch, but can select ON mode with keyless access Check the keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • Keyless access/TPMS control unit is not registered
  • Keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • MTR CONT line power short* 1
  • ESLID mismatch* 1
  • MTR CONT line open/short* 1
  • IGN TRX line open/short
  • Not registered
  • Harness/connections
The mode changes between ACCESSORY and ON, but it does not change to OFF (LOCK)
  • Check the keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • Check the TCM
  • Keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • ATP-P line open
  • TCM
The mode changes between ACCESSORY and ON, but it is difficult to change to OFF (LOCK)
  • Check the keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • Check the gauge control module
  • Gauge control module
  • Keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • PCM
  • B-CAN communication line open/short
  • F-CAN communication line open/short
  • Speed signal line open

*1: With electric steering lock

*2: Without electric steering lock

Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
Engine start/stop switch does not work Check for DTCs. If any DTC is indicated, go to the DTC troubleshooting
  • ACC relay circuit
  • Keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • Engine start/stop switch
  • SS1+ line short
  • SS2- line short
  • Harness
Engine does not crank (power supply is normal)
  • Check the brake pedal position switch
  • Check the keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • Keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • STS line open/short
  • Brake pedal position switch
  • STOP SW line open/short
The engine starts, but stalls immediately Symptom troubleshooting
  • No power to PCM
  • No power to MICU
  • Keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • Gauge control module
  • Electric steering lock* 1
  • TCM* 2
  • Harness/connections
Keyless access indicator does not go off or does not come on Symptom troubleshooting
  • Gauge control module
  • Keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • Harness/connections
Immobilizer indicator does not go off or does not come on Symptom troubleshooting
  • Gauge control module
  • Keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • PCM
  • Harness/connections
All the doors will not lock and unlock Symptom troubleshooting
  • Keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • LF antenna
  • Driver's door lock knob switch
  • Door outer handle touch sensor/lock switch
  • Door lock actuators
  • Keyless remote
  • Low or weak keyless remote battery
  • Not registered
The doors will not unlock or lock with the keyless remote, but will unlock or lock with the door outer handles Symptom troubleshooting
  • Keyless remote battery dead
  • Keyless remote
  • MICU
  • Keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • Harness/connections
  • B-CAN communication line

*1: With electric steering lock

*2: Without electric steering lock

Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
The doors will not unlock or lock with the door outer handle touch sensor or lock switch, but will unlock or lock with the keyless remote Symptom troubleshooting
  • Door outer handle touch sensor/lock switch
  • Keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • Keyless remote
  • MICU
  • Not registered
  • Harness/connections
The key-in reminder does not sound Symptom troubleshooting
  • Gauge control module
  • Driver's door switch
  • Keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • MICU
  • Harness/connections
The key-in reminder sounds in vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode when door is open Symptom troubleshooting
  • MICU
  • Keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • Engine start/stop switch
  • Harness/connections

*1: With electric steering lock

*2: Without electric steering lock