No.6 Steering Lock Unit Replacement Procedure: Procedure

Fig 1: Steering Lock Unit Replacement Procedure

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1. Prepare two or more keys to be programmed after the key ID number is cleared.
2. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2. (See M-MDS MENU .)
3. Using key 1, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
   NOTE:

   • Although the security light remains illuminated and DTC 23 is displayed after approx. 1 min, this does not indicate an improper procedure. Continue to perform the procedure as indicated.
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 "Body".
     • Select "Security".
   • When using the PDS (Pocket PC)
     • Select "Programming".
5. Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order.
   • Select "PATS Functions".
6. Select "Ignition Key Code Erase" from the M-MDS screen menu and perform the procedure according to the M-MDS screen
7. Perform the security access according to the directions on the M-MDS screen. (See SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE .)
   CAUTION:

   • The M-MDS displays "You must now program a minimum of two keys.", however, do not perform the key programming and proceed to Step   7 . If the procedure is not followed, the engine may not be started. The key programming procedure is performed at Steps   13  to   18 . 
8. Perform the steering lock unit programming. (See STEERING LOCK UNIT ID CODE REGISTRATION [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] .)
9. After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS screen, select "Exit (From This Menu)" to finish the M-MDS procedure.
10. After Step  9, wait 5 s or more  and then turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
11. Ignition switch to the LOCK position.
12. Disconnect the M-MDS from the DLC-2.
13. Using key 1, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
14. After verifying that the security light and keyless warning light illuminate for 3 s or more  , turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove key 1.
    NOTE:

    • Although the security light remains illuminated and DTC 21 is displayed after approx. 1 min, this does not indicate an improper procedure. Continue to perform the procedure as indicated.
15. Using key 2, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
16. Verify that the security light and keyless warning light illuminate for approx. 3 s  , and then goes out.
17. After verifying that the security light goes out, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position using key 2, and then remove key 2.
18. If programming one more keys, repeat Steps  15 to  17 with a key to be programmed as key 3. If the vehicle is left with the ignition switch in the ON position for 1 min or more, additional key programming according to Steps  15 to  17 is disabled. If this occurs, refer to the "M-MDS CONNECTING PROCEDURE " to program any additional keys. (See M-MDS MENU .)
19. Start the engine with key 1.
20. Verify that the security light and keyless warning light operate as follows:
    • From the point when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the security light illuminates for approx. 3 s  , and goes out.
    • The keyless warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, and the light goes out after approx. 1 s  , and then displays the number of the programmed keys.
      Fig 2: Identifying Blinking Pattern - Keyless Warning Light

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21. After verifying that the keyless warning light goes out, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position using key 1, and then remove the key.
22. Repeat Steps  19 to  21 using key 2 instead of key 1.
    NOTE:

    • If three or more keys have already been programmed, perform Steps  19 to  21.
23. Start the engine using the card key.
    CAUTION:

    • Remove any key from the key cylinder. 
    • Close all doors. 
    • Bring the card key into the vehicle. 
24. Verify that the security light and keyless warning light operate as follows:
    • From the point that ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the security light illuminates for approx. 3 s  , and goes out.
    • The keyless warning light illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position for approx. 1 min  , and goes out.
25. After verifying that the keyless warning light goes out, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
26. Verify that the all keys can start the engine for 5 s or more  after the procedure.