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Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - The engine starts but stalls immediately

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The engine starts but stalls immediately 

  1. Keyless access system check 1

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Check the immobilizer indicator.

    Is the immobilizer indicator come on?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Go to step 6.

  2. Keyless access system check 2

    -1. Check the immobilizer indicator.

    Is the immobilizer indicator blinking?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Go to step 6.

  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.

    One-Push - KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT- Smart Information

    Do the SYSTEM CHECK 1 and 2 with the HDS.

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

    YES 

    Go to step 7.

    YES 

    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 parameter(s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Current conditions
    Value Unit
    Electrical Steering Lock SWITCH B    

    Is information value correct?

    YES 

    Go to step 7.

    NO 

    Go to step 5.

  5. Open wire check (ESL SW B line)

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

    -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P)Electric steering lock 12P connector

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) modeKeyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P): disconnectedElectric steering lock 12P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Electric steering lock 12P connector No. 8
    Test point 2 Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P) No. 3 - Refer to: Keyless Access/TPMS Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2022 2023)  or Keyless Access/TPMS Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs 

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The ESL SW B wire is OK. Replace the keyless access/TPMS control unit .

    NO 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.

  6. Gauge control module check

    -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 immobilizer indicator come on?

    YES 

    Go to the PGM-FI system troubleshooting - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems or How to Troubleshoot the Brake Booster Pressure Monitoring System .

    NO 

    Replace the gauge control module .

  7. Keyless access system check 5

    -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 (8.0 in) away from the vehicle.

    -3. Press the engine start/stop switch 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 step 8.

    NO 

    Go to step 9.

  8. 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 keyless access/TPMS 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.

    Immobilizer - Information/Record Data/History Data - Immobilizer Information

    Do the SYSTEM CHECK with the HDS.

    Is N-1 OK indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 11.

    YES 

    Go to step 10.

    NO 

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

  10. Keyless access system check 7

    -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 Brake Booster Pressure Monitoring System .

    NO 

    Replace the keyless access/TPMS control unit .

  11. Keyless access/TPMS control unit check (substitution)

    -1. Substitute a known-good keyless access/TPMS control unit .

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

    Replace Keyless Access/TPMS Control Unit

    Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    Does the system change to ON mode?

    YES 

    Replace the original keyless access/TPMS control unit .

    NO 

    Go to the PGM-FI system troubleshooting - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems or How to Troubleshoot the Brake Booster Pressure Monitoring System .