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DTC Inspection [Immobilizer System]




DTC INSPECTION (IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM) [IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM]

Security Light

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

2. Verify the security light state.

- If there is any malfunction:

- After any malfunction is detected, the security light will function as follows for approx. 1 min.

- DTC 16 and lower: Flashes
- DTC 21 and higher: Illuminated

- If there is no malfunction:

- The security light illuminates for approx. 3 s and goes out.

3. When any malfunction has been detected, read DTCs via flashing patterns displayed after the security light flashes or is illuminated for approx. 1 min.

- Perform troubleshooting according to the corresponding DTC inspection.

NOTE:
- A verified DTC is flashed 10 times repeatedly by the security light.
- If multiple DTCs are verified, the security light displays only the smallest DTC.

M-MDS

1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.






2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.

- When using the IDS (laptop PC)

- Select "Self Test".
- Select "Modules".
- Select "RKE".
- When using the PDS (Pocket PC)

- Select "Module Tests".
- Select "RKE".
- Select "Self Test".

3. Verify the DTC according to the directions on the screen.

- If any DTCs are displayed, perform troubleshooting according to the corresponding DTC inspection.

4. Disconnect the M-MDS.