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Engine Immobilizer System

TERMINALS OF ECU

1. CHECK TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER




a. Disconnect the I14 amplifier connector.
b. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.




Standard:

c. Reconnect the I14 amplifier connector.
d. Measure the resistance and voltage of the connector.




Standard:

e. Inspect using an oscilloscope.

Oscilloscope Waveform:




Waveform 1 (Reference):

Oscilloscope Waveform:




Waveform 2 (Reference):

2. CHECK TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSY




a. Disconnect the T5 ECU connector.
b. Measure the voltage and resistance of the wire harness side connector.




Standard:

c. Reconnect the T5 ECU connector.
d. Measure the voltage of the connector.




Standard:

e. Inspect using an oscilloscope.

Oscilloscope Waveform:




Waveform 1 (Reference):

Oscilloscope Waveform:




Waveform 2 (Reference):

Oscilloscope Waveform:




Waveform 3 (Reference):

Oscilloscope Waveform:




Waveform 4 (Reference):

3. CHECK ECM




a. Disconnect the E5 and E6 ECM connectors.
b. Measure the voltage and resistance of the wire harness side connectors.




Standard:

c. Inspect using an oscilloscope.

Oscilloscope Waveform:




Waveform 1 (Reference):

Oscilloscope Waveform:




Waveform 2 (Reference):