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Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting The engine starts, but stalls immediately (2014 - 2015)

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  1. Keyless access system check 1:

    - 1. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

    - 2. Check the immobilizer indicator.

    Does the immobilizer indicator come on?

    YES 

    Go to step2.

    NO 

    Go to step6.

  2. Keyless access system check 2:

    - 1. Check the immobilizer indicator.

    Is the immobilizer indicator blinking?

    YES 

    Go to step3.

    NO 

    Go to step6.

  3. Keyless access system check 3:

    - 1. Select KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT from the ONE-PUSH START system select menu with the HDS, and enter KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INFORMATION.

    - 2. Do the SYSTEM CHECK 1 with the HDS.

    Are N-1 OK and N-2 OK indicated?

    YES 

    Without ESL: Go to step 7.

    YES 

    With ESL: Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Troubleshoot the keyless access system according to the result of the SYSTEM CHECK 1 and 2.

  4. Keyless access system check 4:

    - 1. Select KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT from the ONE-PUSH START system select menu with the HDS, and enter DATA LIST.

    - 2. Check the ESL SW B in the DATA LIST.

    Is information value correct?

    YES 

    Go to step7.

    NO 

    Go to step 5.

  5. Open wire check (ESL_SW_B line):

    - 1. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

    - 2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Keyless access control unit connector C (24P)
    Electric steering lock 12P connector

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

    Test condition OFF mode Keyless access control unit connector C (24P): disconnected Electric steering lock 12P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit ESL_SW_B
    Test point 1 Keyless access control unit connector C (24P) No. 7 (BLU)
    Test point 2 Electric steering lock 12P connector No. 8 (BLU)
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    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The ESL_SW_B wire is OK. Replace the keyless access control unit .

    NO 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.

  6. Gauge control module (tach) check:

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

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

    Does the immobilizer indicator come on?

    YES 

    Go to the PGM-FI system troubleshooting - Refer to: Fuel and Emissions Systems Symptom Troubleshooting Index KA KC KL models) (2012 - 2013), or Fuel and Emissions Systems Symptom Troubleshooting Index KA KC KL models) (2014 - 2015) .

    NO 

    Replace the gauge control module (tach) - Refer to: Rewriting the ODO Data and Transferring the Maintenance Minder™ Data to a New Gauge Control Module (2014 - 2015), or Gauge Control Module (Tach) Removal and Installation (2014 - 2015), or Gauge Control Module (Speedo) Removal and Installation (2014 - 2015) .

  7. Keyless access system check 5:

    - 1. With driver's power window open and all of the doors closed, press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

    - 2. Remove all the keyless remotes from inside the vehicle. Hold them outside the open driver's window, at least 20 cm (8.0 in) away from the vehicle.

    - 3. Press the engine start/stop button.

    - 4. Touch the engine start/stop switch with the keyless remote. The buttons on the keyless remote should be facing you.

    - 5. Try to start the engine.

    Does the engine start?

    YES 

    Go to step8.

    NO 

    Go to step9.

  8. PGM-FI DTC check:

    - 1. Check for PGM-FI DTCs with the HDS.

    Are any DTCs indicated?

    YES 

    Troubleshoot the PGM-FI DTCs.

    NO 

    Replace the keyless access control unit .

  9. Keyless access system check 6:

    - 1. Select BACKUP CONTROL UNIT from the ONE-PUSH START system select menu with the HDS, and enter SYSTEM INFORMATION.

    - 2. Do the SYSTEM CHECK with the HDS.

    Is N-1 OK indicated?

    YES 

    Without ESL: Troubleshoot the PGM-FI symptom troubleshooting - Refer to: Fuel and Emissions Systems Symptom Troubleshooting Index KA KC KL models) (2012 - 2013), or Fuel and Emissions Systems Symptom Troubleshooting Index KA KC KL models) (2014 - 2015) .

    YES 

    Go to step10.

    NO 

    Troubleshoot the backup control unit according to the result of the SYSTEM CHECK.

  10. 10.Keyless access system check 7:

    - 1. Select KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT from the ONE-PUSH START system select menu with the HDS, and enter DATA LIST.

    - 2. Check the ESL SW B in the DATA LIST.

    Is the indicator ON?

    YES 

    Troubleshoot the PGM-FI symptom troubleshooting - Refer to: Fuel and Emissions Systems Symptom Troubleshooting Index KA KC KL models) (2012 - 2013), or Fuel and Emissions Systems Symptom Troubleshooting Index KA KC KL models) (2014 - 2015) .

    NO 

    Replace the keyless access control unit .