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Engine Immobiliser System (w/o Smart Key System)





ENGINE IMMOBILISER: ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM (w/o Smart Key System): PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential cases of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM:





HINT
* If the engine does not start, check that the key which did not start the engine control system has been registered, and that it is possible to start with another registered key.
* If the security indicator is always ON, finish the automatic registration mode in case the mode still operates.