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The Key-In Reminder Does Not Sound

  1. Open wire check (driver's door switch line)

    - 1. Turn the interior light switch to DOOR position.

    - 2. Open the driver's door.

    Do the individual map lights come on?

    YES 

    The driver's door switch wire is OK. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Open or high resistance in the wire. If the wire is OK, replace the driver's door switch.

  2. Determine possible failure area (gauge control module, others)

    - 1. Select GAUGES from the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu with the HDS.

    Self diagnostic function - CAN METER

    Select FUNCTIONAL TESTS from the TEST MODE menu with the HDS, and enter SELF TEST.

    Does the key-in reminder sound?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Replace the gauge control module .

  3. Determine possible failure area (keyless access/TPMS control unit, others)

    - 1. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

    Terminals A Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector A (32P) No. 2
    Terminals B Body ground

    Does the key-in reminder sound?

    YES 

    Replace the keyless access/TPMS control unit .

    NO 

    Go to step 4.

  4. Open wire check (PCU KEY line)

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Remove the jumper wire from the keyless access/TPMS control unit connector A (32P).

    - 3. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Under-dash fuse/relay box connector P (24P)

    Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector A (32P)

    - 4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode

    Under-dash fuse/relay box connector P (24P): disconnected

    Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector A (32P): disconnected

    Test point 1 Under-dash fuse/relay box connector P (24P) No. 22 - Refer to: MICU Input Test (2015-17) or MICU Input Test (2018-19)
    Test point 2 Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector A (32P) No. 2

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The PCU KEY wire is OK. Faulty MICU; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box .

    NO 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.

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