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Wireless Transmitter Memory Function does not Operate [12/2012 - 08/2016]: Procedure

  1. CHECK POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM 
    1. Check the manual lock/unlock function by using the door control switch (power window regulator master switch assembly).

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - ]

      OK

      Manual lock/unlock function operates normally.

    Result: 

    OK (w/o Smart Key System) 

    See step  11

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM:  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK (w/ Smart Key System) 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function) 
    1. Check that the engine starts normally when the ignition switch is pressed with the brake pedal depressed and while carrying the key.

      OK

      Engine starts normally.

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function):  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ] 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK SEAT POSITION MEMORY FUNCTION 
    1. Store a seat position in memory.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 08/2016]

    2. Check that the buzzer sounds for 0.5 seconds to indicate that a position has been stored.
      NOTE:
      • The seat position will not be recorded if the SET switch and 2 of the seat memory switches are pressed simultaneously.
      • If a memorizing operation has failed, release all switches. The seat memory function does not operate unless the switches are released.

      OK

      Seat position memory function operates normally.

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO OTHER DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE (Power Seat Position is not Memorized):  Power Seat Position is not Memorized [12/2012 - 08/2016]  

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK SEAT POSITION RESTORING FUNCTION 
    1. Restore a memorized seat position.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 08/2016]

    2. Check that the buzzer sounds for 0.1 seconds and the seat automatically moves to the memorized position.
      NOTE:
      • The seat will not return to the memorized position if 2 of the seat memory switches are pressed simultaneously.
      • If a restoring operation has failed, release all switches. The seat memory restoring function does not operate unless the switches are released.

      OK

      Seat position restoring function operates normally.

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO OTHER DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE (Power Seat does not Return to Memorized Position):  Power Seat does not Return to Memorized Position [12/2012 - 08/2016]  

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (DRIVER DOOR COURTESY SWITCH) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Data List.
    5. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      FR Door Courtesy SW Front door courtesy light switch assembly signal ON or OFF ON: Driver door open
      OFF: Driver door closed
      -

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List 

      Tester Display
      FR Door Courtesy SW

      OK

      ON or OFF appears on the screen according to the driver door condition.

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM (Front Door Courtesy Switch Circuit):  Door Courtesy Switch Circuit [12/2012 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK MEMORY CALL REGISTRATION FUNCTION 
    1. When the following conditions are met, press the manual lock or unlock switch on the power window regulator master switch assembly.
      • Ignition switch is off
      • M1 or M2 seat memory switch is pressed and held
      • Driver door closed
      • Key is being carried
    2. Check that the buzzer sounds for 0.5 seconds to indicate the completion of memory call registration.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 08/2016]

    Result: 

    Buzzer does not sound normally 

    See step  9

    Result: 

    Buzzer sounds normally 

    See step  7

  7. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (MEMORY CALL REGISTRATION) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Data List.
    5. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID1 Memory switch linked with key ID1 NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3* NONE: No switches linked with key ID1
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID1
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID1
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID1*
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID2 Memory switch linked with key ID2 NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3* NONE: No switches linked with key ID2
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID2
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID2
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID2*
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID3 Memory switch linked with key ID3 NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3* NONE: No switches linked with key ID3
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID3
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID3
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID3*
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID4 Memory switch linked with key ID4 NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3* NONE: No switches linked with key ID4
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID4
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID4
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID4*
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID5 Memory switch linked with key ID5 NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3* NONE: No switches linked with key ID5
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID5
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID5
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID5*
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID6 Memory switch linked with key ID6 NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3* NONE: No switches linked with key ID6
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID6
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID6
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID6*
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID7 Memory switch linked with key ID7 NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3* NONE: No switches linked with key ID7
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID7
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID7
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID7*
      -
      1. *: Although the item is displayed on the Techstream, it is not applicable to this vehicle.

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID1
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID2
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID3
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID4
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID5
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID6
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID7

      OK

      On the Techstream display, it is confirmed that the memory call has been registered.

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU):  REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK MEMORY CALL FUNCTION 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Close and lock all doors.
    3. Unlock the driver door by pressing the unlock switch of the memory call registered key or touching the driver door outside handle while holding the memory call registered key.
    4. Open the driver door and check that the driver seat moves to the memorized position.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 08/2016]

    Result: 

    Driver seat moves to the memorized position 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK:  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 11/2013]  ,  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2013 - 10/2015]  ,  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2015 - 08/2016] 

    Result: 

    Driver seat does not move to the memorized position 

    GO TO OTHER DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE (Wireless-linked Return Function does not Operate):  Wireless-linked Return Function does not Operate [12/2012 - 08/2016]  

  9. REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) 
    1. Replace the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU).

      Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  10

  10. CHECK MEMORY CALL REGISTRATION FUNCTION 
    1. When the following conditions are met, press the manual lock or unlock switch on the multiplex network master switch assembly.
      • Ignition switch is off
      • M1 or M2 seat memory switch is pressed and held
      • Driver door closed
      • Key is being carried
    2. Check that the buzzer sounds for 0.5 seconds to indicate the completion of memory call registration.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 08/2016]

    Result: 

    Buzzer sounds normally 

    END (MAIN BODY ECU [MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU] WAS DEFECTIVE) 

    Result: 

    Buzzer does not sound normally 

    See step  12

  11. CHECK WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM 
    1. Check that the wireless door lock/unlock operates normally.

      OK

      Wireless door lock/unlock operates normally.

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM:  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ] 

  12. REPLACE POSITION CONTROL ECU AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the position control ECU and switch assembly.

      Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  13

  13. CHECK MEMORY CALL REGISTRATION FUNCTION 
    1. When the following conditions are met, press the manual lock or unlock switch on the multiplex network master switch assembly.
      • Ignition switch is off
      • M1 or M2 seat memory switch is pressed and held
      • Driver door closed
      • Key is being carried
    2. Check that the buzzer sounds for 0.5 seconds to indicate the completion of memory call registration.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 08/2016]

    Result: 

    Buzzer sounds normally 

    END (POSITION CONTROL ECU AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE) 

    Result: 

    Buzzer does not sound normally 

    REPLACE SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY:  REMOVAL [12/2012 - 10/2015]  ,  REMOVAL [10/2015 - ]