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Keyless Access System (Keyless Access Control Unit, Keyless Access Backup Control Unit, Keyless Access Power Control Unit, and Electric Steering Lock) (2014 2015)

Keyless Access Control Unit 

NOTE:  Before testing, check for DTCs. If any DTCs are indicated, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

1. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

2. Disconnect the keyless access control unit connectors

.NOTE:  All connector views are shown from the wire side of the female terminals.

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Inspect the connectors and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

With the connectors still disconnected, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
B13 LT BLU Under all conditions Check for continuity between terminal B13 and data link connector (DLC) terminal No. 7:There should be continuity. An open in the K-LINE wire
Check for continuity between terminal B13 and body ground:There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the K-LINE wire
B6 ORN Under all conditions Check for continuity between terminal B6 and data link connector (DLC) terminal No. 9:There should be continuity. An open or high resistance in the wire
Check for continuity between terminal B6 and body ground:There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the wire
B28 LT GRN Jump the SCS line with the HDS, disconnect PCM connector A (49P) and the backup control unit 40P connector Check for continuity between terminal B28 and PCM connector A (49P) terminal No. 17:There should be continuity.
  • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open in the S-NET wire
Disconnect the backup control unit 40P connector and under-dash fuse/relay box connector P (20P) Check for continuity between terminal B28 and backup control unit 40P connector terminal No. 7:There should be continuity. An open in the S-NET wire
Check for continuity between terminal B28 and under-dash fuse/relay box connector P (20P) terminal No. 4:There should be continuity.
Check for continuity between terminal B28 and body ground:There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the S-NET wire

Reconnect the connectors, and do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
B16 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage
  • Blown No. A29 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
B32 YEL Power mode ON Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B4 (15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
B7 PUR Power mode ACC Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B19 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
A19 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G101)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
B17 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G101)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
B23 LT BLU Driver's door outer handle lock button pushed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door outer handle
  • Poor ground (G501) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door outer handle lock button released Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty driver's door outer handle
  • A short to ground in the wire
B26 LT BLU Front passenger's door outer handle lock button pushed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty front passenger's door outer handle
  • Poor ground (G506) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Front passenger's door outer handle lock button released Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty front passenger's door outer handle
  • A short to ground in the wire
B25 LT GRN Parking brake lever pulled Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty parking brake switch
  • Faulty parking brake switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Parking brake lever released Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty parking brake switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
B21 LT BLU Trunk lid outer handle button pushed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty trunk lid outer handle switch
  • Poor ground (G701) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Trunk lid outer handle button released Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty trunk lid outer handle switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
C2 BLU Electric steering lock (LOCK) Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty electric steering lock control unit
  • A short to ground in the wire
Electric steering lock (UNLOCK) Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty electric steering lock control unit
  • An open or high resistance in the wire

Power Control Unit 

NOTE:  Before testing, check for DTCs. If any DTCs are indicated, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

6. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

7. Disconnect the power control unit connectors

.NOTE:  All connector views are shown from the wire side of the female terminals.

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Inspect the connectors and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

With the connectors still disconnected, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
C34 ORN Under all conditions Check for continuity between terminal C34 and data link connector (DLC) terminal No. 9:There should be continuity. An open in the SCS wire
Check for continuity to ground.There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the SCS wire
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
C16 RED Under all conditions Check for continuity between terminal C16 and data link connector (DLC) terminal No. 1:There should be continuity. An open in the DIAG-H wire
Check for continuity to ground:There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the DIAG-H wire

Reconnect the connectors, and do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
A1 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A2-1 (50 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
C18 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A29 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
C35 YEL Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B31 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
C1 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G506)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
C19 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G501)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
C15 BLU Under all conditions Connect to ground with a jumper wire:The engine start/stop switch light should come on.
  • Blown No. B31 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Faulty engine start/stop switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
C14 PNK Under all conditions Connect to ground with a jumper wire:The engine start/stop switch indicator should come on.
  • Blown No. B31 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Faulty engine start/stop switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
C36 RED Brake pedal pressed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A17 (15 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty brake pedal position switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short to ground in the wire

*1: A/T*2: M/T

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
C33 LT GRN Parking brake lever pulled Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty parking brake switch
  • Faulty parking brake switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Parking brake lever released Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty parking brake switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
C31 *1 LT BLU Shift lever out of P position Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty park pin switch
  • Poor ground (G602) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Shift lever in P position Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty park pin switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
C30 *1 GRN Shift lever in P position Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty transmission range switch
  • Poor ground (G101) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Shift lever out of P position Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty transmission range switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
C27 *2 PNK Clutch pedal pressed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty clutch pedal position switch A
  • Poor ground (G401) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Clutch pedal released Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty transmission range switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
B1 BLU Power mode ON Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A2-1 (50 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
B2 GRN Power mode ON Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A2-1 (50 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
B4 ORN Power mode ON Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A2-1 (50 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
C8 PUR Power mode ACC Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage. A short to ground in the wire
C9 ORN Power mode START Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Faulty PCM
  • A short to ground in the wire

*1: A/T*2: M/T

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
C6 ORN Power mode ON Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage. A short to ground in the wire
C5 PNK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Faulty MICU
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short to ground in the wire

*1: A/T*2: M/T

Electric Steering Lock 

NOTE: 

11. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

12. Disconnect the electric steering lock 12P connector

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Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

Reconnect the connector, and do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
3 YEL Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B31 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
12 YEL Power mode ON Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B4 (15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
7 GRY In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G502)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
8 BLU Electric steering lock (LOCK) Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V. A short to ground in the wire
Electric steering lock (UNLOCK) Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V. An open or high resistance in the wire
5 ORN Power mode ON Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Faulty power control unit
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short to ground in the wire

Backup Control Unit 

NOTE:  Before testing, check for DTCs. If any DTCs are indicated, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

15. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

16. Disconnect the backup control unit 40P connector

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Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

With the connectors still disconnected, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
7 LT GRN Disconnect the electric steering lock 12P connector and keyless access control unit connector B (32P) Check for continuity between terminal No. 7 and under-dash fuse/relay box connector P (20P) terminal No. 4:There should be continuity. An open in the S-NET wire
Check for continuity between terminal No. 7 and keyless access control unit connector B (32P) terminal No. 28:There should be continuity.
Jump the SCS line with the HDS, disconnect PCM connector A (49P) and keyless access control unit connector B (32P) Check for continuity between terminal No. 7 and PCM connector A (49P) terminal No. 17:There should be continuity.
  • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open in the S-NET wire
Check for continuity to ground:There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the S-NET wire
27 LT BLU Under all conditions Check for continuity between terminal No. 27 and data link connector (DLC) terminal No. 7:There should be continuity. An open in the K-LINE wire
Check for continuity to ground:There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the K-LINE wire
28 ORN Under all conditions Check for continuity between terminal No. 28 and data link connector (DLC) terminal No. 9:There should be continuity. An open in the SCS wire
Check for continuity to ground:There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the SCS wire

Reconnect the connector, and do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
20 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A29 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
19 YEL Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B31 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
40 YEL Power mode ON Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B4 (15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
39 PUR Power mode ACC Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B19 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
1 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G506)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
21 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G506)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
30 LT GRN Parking brake lever pulled Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty parking brake switch
  • Faulty parking brake switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Parking brake lever released Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty parking brake switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
31 BLU Electric steering lock (LOCK) Check for continuity between terminal No. 31 and electric steering lock 12P connector terminal No. 8:There should be continuity.
  • Faulty electric steering lock control unit
  • A short to ground in the wire
Electric steering lock (UNLOCK) Check for continuity between terminal No. 31 and keyless access control unit connector C (5P) terminal No. 2:There should be continuity.
  • Faulty electric steering lock control unit
  • An open or high resistance in the wire

20. If multiple failures are found on more than one control unit, replace the keyless access control unit . If input failures are related to a particular control unit, replace the control unit.