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General Information: General Description

The ECM/PCM controls the engine, in a normal way for starting and running, and starts communication with the Smart Key ECM/PCM, sending a PIN request to the Smart Key ECM/PCM and waiting for valid release message from it until the release time period has ended.

In case of Smart Key ECM/PCM immobilizer function is locked, the Smart Key ECM/PCM answer is the no release message. ECM/PCM enters in the locked state, which causes the activation of the imobilization actions of the engine.

In case of Smart Key ECM/PCM immobilizer function state is released, the Smart Key ECM/PCM answer is the release message, including the information Smart Key ECM/PCM inlearnt mode and the PIN code.