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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Perform Transaxle Control Module (TCM) learning after replacing the TCM prevent slow transaxle response, jerky acceleration and jerky startup. (Refer to "REPAIR PROCEDURES .")
    • After replacing the ECM (TCM) of the vehicle with the immobilizer, the following procedure must be performed.

      [If installing a used ECM (TCM)]

      1. Perform "ECM Neutral Mode" procedure using GDS. (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM .")
      2. After finishing "ECM Neutral Mode", perform "Key Teaching" procedure using GDS. (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM .")

      [If installing a new ECM (TCM)]

      Perform "Key Teaching" procedure using GDS. (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM .")

    • After replacing the ECM (TCM) of the vehicle with the smart key system (button start), the following procedure must be performed.

      [If installing a used ECM (TCM)]

      1. Perform "ECM Neutral Mode" procedure using GDS. (Refer to "SMART KEY SYSTEM .")
      2. After finishing "ECM Neutral Mode", turn IGN ON then OFF using the smart key or start button. Then the ECM learns information on the smart key automatically.

      [If installing a new ECM (TCM)]

      Turn IGN ON then OFF using the smart key or start button. Then the ECM learns information on the smart key automatically.