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ECM Neutral Mode procedure (With Immobilizer)

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[If installing a used ECM] 

  1. Perform "ECM Neutral Mode" procedure using KDS/GDS.

    (Refer to IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (PHEV) "Body Electrical System - "Immobilizer System - Repair procedures")

  2. After finishing "ECM Neutral Mode", perform "Key Teaching" procedure using KDS/GDS.

    (Refer to IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (PHEV) "Body Electrical System - "Immobilizer System - Repair procedures")

    [If installing a new ECM] 

    Perform "Key Teaching" procedure using KDS/GDS.

    (Refer to IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (PHEV) "Body Electrical System - "Immobilizer System - Repair procedures")