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Security Light 13, DTC B1600/P1260 [Immobilizer System (Keyless Entry System)]: Notes

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SECURITY LIGHT 13, DTC B1600/P1260 DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

SECURITY LIGHT: 13  The key ID number data cannot be read.
DTC: B1600/P1260 
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The key ID number data cannot be read.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • No transponder in the key
  • Transponder malfunction (Key ID number is not output)
  • Coil antenna malfunction
  • Instrument cluster malfunction
  • Any of the following items are touching or near the key head.
    • Spare keys
    • Keys for other vehicles equipped with an immobilizer system
    • Any metallic object
    • Any electronic device, or any credit or other cards with magnetic strips
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