Incorrect Min Code

Incorrect MIN code

Checking start




Try to start the engine.

Does the engine start?

Yes - Fault-tracing information

No - Checking fault cause

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Fault-tracing information
The cause of the fault was a temporary interruption of communication or an engine control module (ECM) which did not correspond to the immobilizer control module it is programmed for is installed in the car.

Continue - Verification

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Checking fault cause
Check which fault source corresponds with the circumstances.
1. A new immobilizer control module has been installed in the car.
2. A engine control module (ECM) not intended for the engine in the car has been installed.

Select one of the following options to continue.

1 - Initiating immobilizer control module

2 - Wrong type of engine control module (ECM)

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Initiating immobilizer control module
The incorrect engine selection was made when initiating the control module. Try a new control module according to Replacing immobilizer control module Replacing Immobilizer Control Module.
Initiate immobilizer control module according to Initiate the immobilizer control module. Initiate the Immobilizer Control Module.

Continue - Verification

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Wrong type of engine control module (ECM)

Hint: If the problem occurred when another engine control module (ECM) was installed, the immobilizer will not recognize the MIN code. The engine control module (ECM) from another engine type cannot be used for repairs for technical reasons.

Check carefully that the engine control module (ECM) is the correct one for the engine type.

Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Hint: After finishing the repair check that the repair is successful and that the fault is corrected as follows.




- Switch the ignition off and on.
- Erase diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
Try to start the car.





Does the car start?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - Verification (continued)

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Verification (continued)




- Switch off the ignition for at least 3 seconds.
- Ignition on.
Read off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).





Has the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) been stored again?

Yes - VERIFICATION FAILED

No - VERIFIED

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VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND

VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - Exit fault-tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking start

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