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Retrieving Transponder Key Computer Codes

Connect analog voltmeter positive lead to check connector terminal OP3. Connect negative lead to check connector terminal E1. Insert key in ignition. Read code as sweeps of voltmeter needle. Each code will be displayed as .5 second voltage pulses separated by 1.5 second no voltage pauses. Each code will be displayed in order, starting with lowest code. Each code will be separated by a 2.5 second pause. When all codes have been displayed, there will be a 4.5 second pause, then codes will repeat. See ENGINE IMMOBILIZER CODE DEFINITION  table. If no code is retrieved, turn ignition on. If code is now retrieved, check EFI fuse.

ENGINE IMMOBILIZER CODE DEFINITION

Code Definition
11 Ignition Key Inserted
12 Door Courtesy Switch ON
13 Ignition ON
21 Master Key Inserted (System OFF)
22 Sub Key Inserted (System OFF)
31 Key Code In Computer Different Than Code in Key
32 Key Code Cannot Be Read
33 Key Code Cannot Be Read (Key Chip Format Wrong)
34 Computer Has No Memory Space For Key Code