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Security Light 13, DTC B2431/P1260 [Immobilizer System (Keyless Entry System)]: Notes

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SECURITY LIGHT 13, DTC B2431/P1260 DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

SECURITY LIGHT: 13  Key ID number registration error
DTC: B2431/P1260 
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • Key ID number registration error
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Errors during key ID number registration procedure
  • 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 EXAMPLES: METAL RING LYING ON KEY HEAD METAL PART OF ANOTHER KEY TOUCHING KEY HEAD KEY IS NEAR OR TOUCHING ANOTHER IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM KEY
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