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Component Inspection





Component Inspection

1. Check transponder and ECU status
1. IGN "ON" & Engine "OFF"
2. Monitor the "KEY STATUS" and "ECU STATUS" Parameter on the Scantool.
A. Specification: 'LEARNT'




3. Are "KEY STATUS" and "ECU STATUS" Parameter within specifications ?
YES
1) Check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
NO
1) Go to "Check transponder" procedure
2. Check transponder
1. IGN "ON" & Engine "OFF"
2. Neutralize ECM and Register transponder key by scantool.

CAUTION: ** Pin code is required to Neutralize ECM and to Register transponder key

3. Are Neutralizing and Registering completed normally ?
YES
1) Check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
NO
1) Substitute with a known-good transponder and check for proper operation.
If the problem is corrected, replace transponder and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.