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General Information: General Description

  1. The secret key code is programmed in memory of Smart Key ECM, PDM, FOB key
  2. The learnt FOB Key identifiers are stored in Smart Key ECM and PDM memory.
  3. Corresponding PIN code is learnt and memorized in the Engine ECM

Communication between smart key ECM and ECM has 2 phase that is IG ON and Engine ON.

After this first IG ON transition phase or starting phase, a communication between Smart Key ECM and Engine ECM takes place.