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Diagnostic Procedure

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE CHART

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1
  • Retrieve the advanced keyless system DTC using the M-MDS.
  • Are there DTC displayed?
Yes Perform the applicable DTC diagnostic procedures.
No Go to the next step.
2
  • Attempt to start the engine using the key.
  • Does engine start?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Go to symptom troubleshooting flow No. 3 in ENGINE - SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [MZI-3.7] .
3
  • Does the keyless indicator light (green) turn ON when pressing the start knob?
Yes Go to Step 11.
No If the keyless indicator light (green) does not illuminate:
  • Go to the next step.

If the keyless warning light (red) is flushing:
  • Go to Step 6.

If the keyless warning light (red) illuminates:
  • Go to Step 9.
4
  • Bring the transmitter (advanced key) inside the passenger compartment.
  • Measure the voltage at the keyless control module terminal 3E (push switch) while pushing the start knob.
  • Is the voltage 0 V? 
  • Does the keyless indicator light (green) turn ON when pressing the start knob?
Yes Go to the next step.
No
  • Inspect the wiring harness between the steering lock unit and keyless control.
    • If the harness is normal, replace the steering lock unit.
    • If the harness is malfunctioning, repair the wiring harness.
  • Go to the next step.
5
  • Replace with a transmitter (advanced key) battery known to be good.
  • Bring the transmitter (advanced key) inside the passenger compartment.
  • Does the keyless entry system operate properly?
Yes Replace the transmitter (advanced key). Then go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
6
  • Measure the pulse profile using an oscilloscope at following keyless control module terminal (52-pin).
    • Terminal 1A for exterior, RF keyless antenna
    • Terminal 1C for exterior, LF keyless antenna
    • Terminal 1E for exterior, rear keyless antenna
    • Terminal 11 for interior, rear keyless antenna
    • Terminal 1K for interior, middle keyless antenna
    • Terminal 1M for interior, front center keyless antenna
  • Compare the pulse signal generating frequency between advanced key in communication areas and out of it.
  • Is the pulse signal generating frequency at advanced key in communication areas become longer than out of it?
    NOTE:
    • The pulse signal generating frequency at advanced key in communication areas twice as longer than out of it.
Yes Go to the next step.
No
  • Inspect for open or short circuit between suspect keyless antenna and keyless control module.
    • If the wiring harness normal, replace suspect keyless antenna, then go to the next step.
    • If the wiring harness is not normal, repair or replace for open or short circuit, then go to the next step.
7
  • Measure the pulse profile using an oscilloscope at the keyless control module terminal 3C while operating the transmitter (advanced key).
  • Is the pulse profile become long at moment of transmitter operation?
Yes Go to the next step.
No
  • Inspect the wiring harness between the keyless receiver and the keyless control module.
    • If the harness is normal, replace the keyless receiver.
    • If the harness is malfunctioning, repair the wiring harness.
  • Go to the next step.
8 Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace malfunctioning part according to inspection result.
9
  • Measure the keyless control module terminal 3H voltage.
  • Is the voltage approx. 5.0 V? 
Yes Go to the next step.
No
  • Inspect for open or short circuit between keyless control module terminal 3H (52-pin) and steering lock unit terminal K (12-pin).
    • If the wiring harness is not normal, repair or replace for open or short circuit, then go to the next step.
    • If the wiring harness is normal, go to the next step.
10
  • Replace steering lock unit.
  • Turn the start knob to START position.
  • Does the advanced keyless start operate properly?
Yes Troubleshooting completed.
Explain repairs to the customers.
No Replace the keyless control module.
(See KEYLESS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND START SYSTEM] .)
Then go to the next step.
11
  • Does the keyless entry system operate properly?
Yes Troubleshooting completed. Explain repairs to the customers
No Re-inspect the malfunction symptoms, then repeat form Step 1 if malfunction recurs.