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Immobilizer-Keyless Control Unit Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations - Refer to: SRS Component Location Index (2012), or SRS Component Location Index (2013 - 2015) and the precautions and procedures - Refer to: SRS Precautions and Procedures (2012), or SRS Precautions and Procedures (2013 - 2015) before doing repairs or service.

1. Immobilizer-Keyless Control Unit 

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1. Install the immobilizer-keyless control unit (A)

2. Connect the connector.

2. Lower Column Cover 

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1. Install the lower column cover (A).
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2. Install the screws (A).

3. Upper Column Cover 

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1. Install the upper column cover (A).

4. HDS DLC - Connection 

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1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II)

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.

5. Immobilizer Keyless Control Unit Registration 

  1. Have all registered keys and the ECM/PCM code

2. Select IMMOBI from the SYSTEM SELECTION MENU, then select IMMOBILIZER SETUP

3. Select REPLACE IMMOBILIZER RECEIVER/KEYLESS CONTROL UNIT

4. Do the registration according to the instructions on the HDS screen

5. Check if the engine can be started with the newly registered keys

6. When prompted by the HDS, do the keyless transmitter programming

7. Make sure the keyless transmitter's operation works properly.

6. Immobilizer Key Registration 

  NOTE: 
  • The HDS is required for registration of the immobilizer keys.
  • Programing the immobilizer also programs the keyless transmitter.
  • Check for aftermarket electrical equipment that can cause problems with transponder operation.
  • The immobilizer-keyless control unit can store up to six immobilizer keys.

Add One New Key/Keyless Transmitter 

1. Have a registered key, a new immobilizer key, and the first password from the iN system

2. Select IMMOBI from the SYSTEM SELECTION MENU, then select IMMOBILIZER SETUP

3. Select Add and Delete Keys, then Add 1 key

4. Do the registration according to the instructions on the HDS screen

5. Check if the engine can be started with the newly registered key

6. When prompted by the HDS, do the keyless transmitter programming

7. Make sure the keyless transmitter's operation works properly.

Add and Delete Key/Keyless Transmitter, Then Select Delete or Add Keys 

1. Have a registered key, a new immobilizer key, and the first password from the iN system

2. Select IMMOBI from the SYSTEM SELECTION MENU, then select IMMOBILIZER SETUP

3. Select Add and Delete Keys, or Delete or Add Multiple Keys

4. Do the registration according to the instructions on the HDS screen

5. Check if the engine can be started with the newly registered key

6. When prompted by the HDS, do the keyless transmitter programming

7. Make sure the keyless transmitter's operation works properly.

All Keys are Lost 

1. Prepare all new keys and have the immobilizer PCM code

2. Select IMMOBI from the SYSTEM SELECTION MENU, then select IMMOBILIZER SETUP

3. Select Add and Delete Keys, then ALL KEYS LOST

4. Do the registration according to the instructions on the HDS screen

5. Check if the engine can be started with the newly registered keys

6. When prompted by the HDS, do the keyless transmitter programming

7. Make sure the keyless transmitter's operation works properly.