Immobilizer Diagnostics: General Description: Caution

CAUTION:

Do not use electrical test devices on any airbag system wiring harnesses and connector circuits.
Be careful not to damage the airbag system wiring harness.
While diagnostic items are being checked, do not operate radios, portable telephones, etc. which emit electromagnetic waves near or inside the vehicle.

Fig 1: Caution Of Emiting Electromagnetic Waves
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When turning the ignition switch to ON or OFF while diagnostic items are being checked, do not allow keys with different ID codes close to the ignition switch. If the ignition key is on a key holder, remove it from the key holder before performing diagnoses.

Fig 2: Caution Of Ignition Key
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When repeatedly turning the ignition switch to ON or OFF while diagnostic items are being checked, it should be switched in cycles of "ON" for at least 5 seconds → "OFF" for at least 8 seconds.

Fig 3: View Of Ignition Switch On Or Off Cycles
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If the engine fails to start with a registered ignition key, detach the ignition key from ignition switch and wait for approx. 1 second until security indicator light begins to flash. And then start the engine again.
Before performing the diagnostics, obtain all keys for the vehicle from the owner.
Do not install or register a body integrated unit already registered to another vehicle to diagnose failures or inspect functions.