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IMPORTANT: While the VCM is in the Auto Learn Procedure, maintain the battery voltage at all times. Follow the procedure exactly as indicated or the procedure will have to be repeated from the beginning.

PROCEDURE
1. Attempt to start the vehicle (the vehicle will start and stall), after the engine has stalled, leave the ignition ON for 10 minutes (the security light will remain ON for 10 minutes and then go OFF).
2. After the Security lamp turns OFF, turn the ignition OFF for 30 seconds.
3. Again, attempt to start the vehicle (the vehicle will start and stall), after the engine has stalled, leave the ignition ON for 10 minutes (the security light will remain ON for 10 minutes and then go OFF).
4. After the Security lamp turns OFF, turn the ignition OFF for 30 seconds.
5. Again, attempt to start the vehicle (the vehicle will start and stall), after the engine has stalled, leave the ignition ON for 10 minutes (the security light will remain ON for 10 minutes and then go OFF).
6. Turn the ignition OFF for 30 seconds.
7. Turn the ignition ON and wait 30 seconds.
8. Attempt to start the engine.