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Component Inspection

  1. Check transponder and ECU status
    1. IGN "ON" & Engine "OFF".
    2. Monitor the "KEY STATUS" and "ECU STATUS' Parameter on the Scantool.

      ■ Specification : LEARNT'

      Fig 1: Scan Tool Display - CURRENT DATA
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    3. Are "KEY STATUS" and "ECU STATUS' Parameter within specifications?

      YES 

      Check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

      NO 

      Register as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

      CASE 1. KEY STATUS "VIRGIN": Register transponder key now inserted

      CASE 2. KEY STATUS "INVAILD": Register all transponder key