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Inspection Procedure 2: The Ignition Key Cannot Be Registered Using Scan Tool: Diagnosis

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Required Special Tools: 

  1. STEP 1. Check the ignition key inserted in the key cylinder for interference. 

    Q: Are there other ignition keys or anything that interferes with the communication (things that generate radio waves such as magnets and an air-cleaning device that has a power plug) near the ignition key inserted in the key cylinder? 

    YES  : Move away or remove other ignition keys or things that interfere with the communication (things that generate radio waves such as magnets and a air-cleaning device that has a power plug) near the ignition key. Then, go to step 2.

    NO  : Go to  Step 3.

  2. STEP 2. Retest the system 

    Check that the ignition key can be registered.

    Q: Is the ignition key that cannot be registered using scan tool in good condition? 

    YES  : The procedure is complete.

    NO  : Go to  Step 3.

  3. STEP 3. Check which ignition key cannot be registered. 

    Q: Can any one of the ignition keys be registered? 

    YES (Only some keys)  : Replace the key that cannot be registered and register the ID codes (refer to ID CODES REGISTRATION JUDGMENT TABLE . After registering the ID codes, go to  Step 5.

    NO (All keys)  : Go to  Step 4.

  4. STEP 4. Retest the system 

    Check the scan tool screen when the key was not able to be registered.

    Q: Is the error message of scan tool screen "Abnormality in key"? 

    YES (Abnormality in key)  : Carry out DTC B1A25: Transponder ID unmatched and DTC B1A35: Transponder read error. Refer to DTC B1A25: KEY ID UNMATCHED  and DTC B1A35: TRANSPONDER READ ERROR . Then, go to  Step 5.

    NO (ECU internal error)  : Replace WCM and register the ID codes (refer to ID CODES REGISTRATION JUDGMENT TABLE . After registering the ID codes, go to  Step 5.

  5. STEP 5. Retest the system 

    Check that the ignition key can be registered.

    Q: Is the ignition key cannot be registered using scan tool in good condition? 

    YES  : The procedure is complete.

    NO  : Replace WCM and register the ID codes (refer to ID CODES REGISTRATION JUDGMENT TABLE ).