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Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - The engine starts, but stalls immediately (2025)

The engine starts but stalls immediately 

  1. Keyless access system check 1

    -1. Check the security indicator.

    Does the security indicator blinking?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Go to step 3.

  2. Keyless access system check 2

    -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 and 2 with the HDS.

    SYSTEM CHECK 1

    SYSTEM CHECK 2

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

    YES 

    Go to step 4.

    NO 

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

  3. Gauge control module 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.

    FunctionTest

    Does the security indicator blinking?

    YES 

    Go to the PGM-FI system troubleshooting - Refer to: HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS or HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE ELECTRIC BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM .

    NO 

    Replace the gauge control module GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  4. Keyless access system check 3

    -1. With driver's power window open and all of the doors closed, turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Remove all the keyless remotes from inside the vehicle. Hold them outside the open driver's window, at least 20 cm (7.9 in) away from the vehicle.

    -3. Press the engine start/stop switch button. The MID should request the keyless remote to touch the engine start/stop button. The LED on the engine start/stop button will flash for up to 30 seconds.

    -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 step 5.

    NO 

    Go to step 6.

  5. PGM-FI DTC check

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

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
         

    Are any DTCs indicated?

    YES 

    Troubleshoot the PGM-FI DTCs.

    NO 

    Replace the body control module BODY CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  6. Keyless access system check 4

    -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.

    System Check

    Is N-1 OK indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 7.

    NO 

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

  7. Keyless access system check 5

    -1. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Current conditions
    Value Unit
    Electrical Steering Lock SWITCH B    

    Is information value correct?

    YES 

    Troubleshoot the PGM-FI symptom troubleshooting - Refer to: HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS or HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE ELECTRIC BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM .

    NO 

    Go to step 8.

  8. Body control module check (substitution)

    -1. Substitute a known-good body control module.

    -2. Select REGISTRATION from the ONE-PUSH START system select menu with the HDS, then select REPLACE KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    Does the system change to ON mode?

    YES 

    Replace the original body control module BODY CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

    NO 

    Go to the PGM-FI system troubleshooting - Refer to: HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS or HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE ELECTRIC BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM .