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New Key cannot be Registered [08/2020 - 12/2021]: Procedure

  1. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key / Trouble Codes.
    5. Check for DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Smart Key > Trouble Codes 

      NOTE:

      If a malfunction occurs, do not remove/install the vehicle battery before checking for DTCs.

      OK

      DTCs are not output.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2020 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (NUMBER OF REGISTERED KEY CODES) 
    1. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key / Data List.
    2. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

      HINT: 

      A new certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) will have no registered electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies.

      Body Electrical > Smart Key > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Number of Registered Key Codes Number of registered electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies 0 to 8 Number of registered electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies Up to 7 electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies can be registered

      Body Electrical > Smart Key > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Number of Registered Key Codes

      OK

      "0" is displayed on the Techstream display.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2020 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (OPERATION HISTORY LIST) 
    1. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key / Utility / Operation History / Certification ECU operation log of ID code registration.

      Body Electrical > Smart Key > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Operation History

      Certification ECU operation log of ID code registration

      Parameter Name Detection Condition Trouble Area Proceed to
      Failed Registration Mode
      • A registration request was sent while in another mode.
      • During registration a different registration request was sent.
      Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) A
      Vehicle ID not set A vehicle ID has not been registered in the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly). Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) B
      Key Registration Max A registration request was sent when the maximum number of electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies has already been registered.
      1. Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
      B
      Vehicle Speed Too High
      (This applies only when registration fails even though the vehicle is stationary. Make sure that the vehicle is stationary first.)
      A registration request was sent with a vehicle speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or more. Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) C
      No ECU Response The steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator with ECU assembly) was not connected.
      • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
      • Steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator with ECU assembly)
      D
      L Code Verification Error
      1. The L codes registered in the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator with ECU assembly) did not match.
      • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
      • Steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator with ECU assembly)
      E
      Key Verification: Max Number
      1. The number of electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies registered in the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) was more than 7.
      Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) B
      Key Verification: Amp Abnormal Malfunction of the immobiliser amplifier, such as a short to ground.
      • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
      • Engine switch
      F
      Key Verification: Read Error Although a registered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly was held near the engine switch, immobiliser function certification was not successful.
      • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
      • Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly
      G
      Unverified Key Although all of the registered electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies had been held near the engine switch, electrical key transmitter sub-assembly registration was not possible due to immobiliser function certification not being successful.
      • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
      • Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly
      H
      Transponder Key Amp Error Malfunction of the immobiliser amplifier, such as a short to ground.
      • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
      • Engine switch
      F
      New Key Registration Error Although an unregistered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly was held near the engine switch, electrical key transmitter sub-assembly registration was not possible due to immobiliser function certification not being successful.
      • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
      • Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly
      I
      New Key Vehicle ID Error Although an unregistered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly was held near the engine switch, electrical key transmitter sub-assembly registration was not possible due to the vehicle ID not being stored successfully.
      • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
      • Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly
      I
      New Key Registration Failed After successful immobiliser function certification, time expired before smart recognition completion confirmation or a registration cancellation request was sent.
      • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
      • Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly
      I
      New Key Already Registered Although a registered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly was held near the engine switch, time expired or a registration cancellation request was sent. Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) J
      New Key ID Code Error Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly registration was not possible due to the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) not being able to store the information of the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly to EEPROM correctly. Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) B
      No Response Registering L/S Code
      1. The certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) or steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator with ECU assembly) was not connected.
      • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
      • Steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator with ECU assembly)
      D
      L Code Verification NG
      1. The L code could not be stored by the steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator with ECU assembly).
      • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
      • Steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator with ECU assembly)
      E
      Key Number Write Error The certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) could not store the number of electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies to EEPROM. Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) B
      New Key ID Registration Stopped (Security Access Malfunction) Communication error Communication error between the Techstream and key registration server K
      New Key ID Registration Stopped (Certification ECU Type Malfunction) The electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is not compatible with the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly). Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) B
      New Key ID Registration Stopped (Key Type Malfunction) The electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is not compatible with the registration mode or certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly). Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly L

    Result: 

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2020 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    See step  5

    Result: 

    CHECK FOR DTC B2785. Refer to  DTC B2785: Communication Malfunction between ECUs Connected by LIN [11/2018 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    See step  6

    Result: 

    CHECK FOR DTC B278A or B2784. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2020 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    See step  11

    Result: 

    See step  13

    Result: 

    NEW KEY REGISTRATION FAILED, CHECK THE KEY 

    1. Check if a registered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly was held near the engine switch instead of an unregistered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly by mistake.
    2. Perform registration again using an unregistered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly. If the same problem occurs again, replace the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly).

    Result: 

    RETRY THE REGISTRATION PROCEDURE 

    Result: 

    REPLACE ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Result: 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK REGISTRATION MODE 
    1. Make sure that another mode or different registration mode is not selected.

      OK

      Another mode or a different registration mode is not selected.

      HINT: 

      If any mode has been selected, it is necessary to cancel the mode.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2020 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    PERFORM REREGISTRATION 

  5. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (VEHICLE SPEED METER) 
    1. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List.
    2. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Vehicle Speed Meter Vehicle speed Min.: 0 km/h (0 mph), Max.: 255 km/h (158 mph) Almost same as actual vehicle speed -

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Speed Meter

      OK

      "0 km/h (0 mph)" is displayed when the vehicle is stationary.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2020 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2018 - ] 

  6. CHECK CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Temporarily replace the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) with a new one and register the electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies.

      Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 12/2021]

      HINT: 

      Refer to Registration.

      Refer to REGISTRATION [08/2020 - 12/2021]

      OK

      All of the electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies could be registered to the new certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) successfully.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    END (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) WAS DEFECTIVE) 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE STEERING LOCK ECU (STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR WITH ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  DISASSEMBLY [11/2018 - 12/2021] 

  7. CHECK ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Make sure that a registered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is being used.

      OK

      A registered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is being used.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    USE A REGISTERED ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER SUB-ASSEMBLY AND PERFORM REREGISTRATION 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK NUMBER OF REGISTERED ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER SUB-ASSEMBLIES 
    1. Check the number of registered electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Only one electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is registered A
      2 or more electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies are registered B

    Result: 

    See step  10

    Result: 

    See step  9

  9. REREGISTRATION 
    1. Reregister the electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies using different order combinations.

      HINT: 

      • Refer to Registration.

        Refer to REGISTRATION [08/2020 - 12/2021]

      • If there are 2 or more electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies, make sure that the number of order combinations is the same as the number of electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies so that each transmitter can be checked first.
      EXAMPLE: WHEN THERE ARE 3 REGISTERED ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER SUB-ASSEMBLIES (A, B AND C).

      Combination Order*
      1 A → B → C
      2 B → C→ A
      3 C → A → B
      1. *: Except for the first electrical key transmitter sub-assembly, the remaining electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies can be checked in any order.

      OK

      "Key Verification: Read Error" is not displayed.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER SUB-ASSEMBLY (ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER SUB-ASSEMBLY HELD WHEN "Key Verification: Read Error" WAS DETECTED WAS DEFECTIVE) 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  10

  10. CHECK CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Temporarily replace the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) with a new one and register the electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies.

      Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 12/2021]

      HINT: 

      Refer to Registration.

      Refer to REGISTRATION [08/2020 - 12/2021]

      OK

      All of the electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies could be registered to the new certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) successfully.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    END (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) WAS DEFECTIVE) 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

  11. CHECK FOR ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check that all registered electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies are available.

      OK

      No registered electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies are missing.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    ERASE ALL REGISTERED ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTERS EXCEPT ONE, THEN REGISTER THE REMAINING ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTERS 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  12

  12. REREGISTRATION 
    1. Register the electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies using different order combinations.

      HINT: 

      • Refer to Registration.

        Refer to REGISTRATION [08/2020 - 12/2021]

      • If there are 2 or more electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies, make sure that the number of order combinations is the same as the number of electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies so that each transmitter can be checked first.
      EXAMPLE: WHEN THERE ARE 3 REGISTERED ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER SUB-ASSEMBLIES (A, B AND C).

      Combination Order*
      1 A → B → C
      2 B → C → A
      3 C → A → B
      1. *: Except for the first electrical key transmitter sub-assembly, the remaining electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies can be checked in any order.

      OK

      "Key Verification: Read Error" is not displayed.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2020 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER SUB-ASSEMBLY (ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER SUB-ASSEMBLY HELD WHEN "Key Verification: Read Error" WAS DETECTED WAS DEFECTIVE) 

  13. REREGISTRATION 
    1. Using an unregistered electrical key transmitter sub-assembly, register the ID.

      HINT: 

      Refer to Registration.

      Refer to REGISTRATION [08/2020 - 12/2021]

      OK

      The key ID can be registered.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    END (ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER SUB-ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE) 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2020 - 12/2021]