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Diagnostic procedure

DTC 21 - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
- INSPECT IMMOBILIZER UNIT 
  • Turn ignition switch from LOCK position to START position for 2 seconds 
  • Does security light indicate DTC 21 again?
Yes Replace immobilizer unit and reprogram immobilizer system.
(See IMMOBILIZER UNIT REPLACEMENT [for California Emission Regulation Applicable Models].)
(See IMMOBILIZER UNIT REPLACEMENT [for Federal Emission Regulation Applicable Models].)
No Immobilizer system is okay.