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Keyless Access System (2013 2014 2015)

Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
Cannot select ON mode with keyless access and with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch Symptom troubleshooting
  • No. A29 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • No. B4 (15 A) and No. B31 (10 A) fuses in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Poor connections at the power control unit
  • Gauge control module
  • Power control unit
  • Electric steering lock
  • Engine start/stop switch
Cannot select ON mode with keyless access, but can select ON mode with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch Symptom troubleshooting
  • No. A29 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • No. B4 (15 A) and No. B31 (10 A) fuses in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Keyless access control unit
  • RF unit
  • LF antenna
  • Keyless remote
  • Low or weak keyless remote battery
  • MTR CONT line open/short
  • IGN TRX line open/short
Cannot select ON mode with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch, but can select ON mode with keyless access Check the backup control unit
  • Backup control unit is not registered
  • Backup control unit registration
  • Keyless access control unit
  • MTR CONT line power short
  • ESLID mismatch
  • MTR CONT line open/short
  • IGN TRX line open/short
  • Not registered
  • Harness/connections
Engine does not crank (power supply is normal)
  • Check the brake pedal position switch
  • Check the power control unit
  • Power control unit
  • STS line open/short
  • Brake pedal position switch
  • Brake light line open/short
The engine cranks but will not start with keyless access Symptom troubleshooting
  • No power to PCM
  • No power to MICU
  • S-NET line open/short
  • ESL SW B line open
  • Electric steering lock
  • Harness/fuses
Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
All the doors and the trunk will not lock and unlock Symptom troubleshooting
  • Keyless access control unit
  • RF unit
  • LF antenna
  • Driver's door lock knob switch
  • Door outer handle touch sensor/lock switch
  • Door lock actuators
  • Keyless remote
  • Low or weak keyless remote battery
  • Not registered
The doors will not unlock (lock is normal) with keyless access or with the keyless remote buttons, or the doors will not lock (unlock is normal) with keyless access or with the keyless remote buttons Symptom troubleshooting
  • MICU
  • Keyless remote
  • Door outer handle touch sensor/lock switch
  • Door switches
Keyless access indicator does not go off or does not come on Symptom troubleshooting
  • Gauge control module
  • Keyless access control unit
  • Power control unit
  • Backup control unit
  • PCUKEY line open
  • Harness
Immobilizer indicator does not go off or does not come on Symptom troubleshooting
  • Gauge control module
  • Keyless access control unit
  • PCM
The key-in reminder does not sound Symptom troubleshooting
  • Gauge control module
  • Driver's door switch
  • Keyless access control unit
  • MICU
  • PCUKEY line open
  • Harness
The key-in reminder sounds when in vehicle OFF mode door is open Symptom troubleshooting
  • MICU
  • Power control unit
  • Engine start/stop switch
  • Harness
Engine start/stop switch does not work Check for DTCs. If any DTC is indicated, go to the DTC troubleshooting
  • Accessory relay
  • Power control unit
  • Engine start/stop switch
  • SS1 (+) line short
  • SS2 (-) line short
  • Harness
The mode changes between ACC and ON, but it does not change to OFF
  • Check the power control unit
  • Check the park pin switch
  • Check the transmission range switch
  • Power control unit
  • ATP-P line open
  • Transmission range switch
  • Park pin switch
Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
The mode changes between ACC and ON, but it is difficult to change to OFF
  • Check the power control unit
  • Check the keyless access control unit
  • Check the backup control unit
  • Check the gauge control module
  • Check the park pin switch
  • Gauge control module
  • Keyless access control unit
  • Backup control unit
  • Power control unit
  • PCM
  • B-CAN communication line open/short
  • F-CAN communication line open/short
  • Speed signal line open
  • Park pin switch
The doors will not unlock or lock with the keyless remote, but will unlock or lock with the door outer handles Symptom troubleshooting
  • Keyless remote battery dead
  • Keyless remote
  • MICU
  • RF unit
  • Power control unit
  • PCUKEY line short
  • SS1 (+) line short
  • SS2 (-) line short
  • IG1A line short
  • ACC line short
  • B-CAN communication line
The doors will not unlock or lock with the door outer handle touch sensor or lock switch, but will unlock or lock with the keyless remote Symptom troubleshooting
  • Door outer handles
  • Keyless access control unit
  • Keyless remote
  • LF antenna
  • MICU
  • RF unit
  • Not registered
  • Harness/fuses