Monitor Scan Tool Data

Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
Connect Scan tool and clear the DTCs.
If the DTCs are retrieved again, monitor "CURRENT DATA" to check No. of Learnt key, ECM and KEY status.

Fig 1: Scan Tool Display - ECU Status Learnt
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Fig 1: 2 (two) Keys have been matched with ECM.
Is the ECM status displayed as "LOCK"?
YES

Wait for one hour with IG Key On.

Perform key teaching again and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

NOTE: Disconnecting battery or others manipulation can not reduce this time. After connecting the battery the timer starts again for one hour.

NO

Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the SMARTRA and/or ECM connector or was repaired and ECM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly 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.