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Wireless Transmitter Memory Function does not Operate: Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [03/2012 - ] .

      OK

      CAN communication DTC is not output.

    NG → See step   21 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM 
    1. Check the manual lock/unlock function by using the multiplex network master switch assembly. Refer to OPERATION CHECK [03/2012 - ] .

      OK

      Manual lock/unlock function operates normally.

    NG → See step   18 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START (for Entry Function) 
    1. Check the entry unlock function of smart access system with push-button start. Refer to OPERATION CHECK [03/2012 - ] .

      OK

      Entry unlock function operates normally.

    NG → See step   22 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK SEAT POSITION MEMORY FUNCTION 
    1. Perform a seat position memory function. Refer to OPERATION CHECK [03/2012 - ] .
    2. Check that the buzzer sounds for 0.5 seconds to indicate the completion of the seat position memory function.
      NOTE:
      • The seat position will not be recorded if the SET switch and 2 or more of the seat memory switches (for example, M1 switch and M2 switch) are pressed simultaneously.
      • If a memorizing operation has failed, release all switches. The seat memory function does not operate unless the switches are released.

      OK

      Seat position memory function operates normally.

    NG → See step   23 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK SEAT POSITION RESTORING FUNCTION 
    1. Perform a seat position restoring function. Refer to OPERATION CHECK [03/2012 - ] .
    2. Check that the buzzer sounds for 0.1 seconds and the seat automatically moves to the memorized position.
      NOTE:
      • The seat position will not return to the memorized position if 2 or more of the seat memory switches (for example, M1 switch and M2 switch) are pressed simultaneously.
      • If a restoring operation has failed, release all switches. The seat memory restoring function does not operate unless the switches are released.

      OK

      Seat position restoring function operates normally.

    NG → See step   17 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (FL DOOR COURTESY) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Data List.
    5. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.
      MAIN BODY (MAIN BODY ECU [MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU])

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      FL Door Courtesy Front door courtesy light switch assembly signal / ON or OFF ON: Driver door open
      OFF: Driver door closed
      -

      OK

      ON or OFF appears on the screen according to the driver door condition.

    NG → See step   16 

    OK: Go to next step 

  7. CHECK MEMORY CALL REGISTRATION FUNCTION 
    1. When the following conditions are met, press the manual lock or unlock switch on the multiplex network master switch assembly.
      • Power switch is off
      • Press and hold the M1, M2 or M3 seat memory switch
      • Driver door closed
      • Carry the key
    2. Check that the buzzer sounds for 0.5 seconds to indicate the completion of the memory call registration function. Refer to OPERATION CHECK [03/2012 - ] .

      OK

      Buzzer sounds normally.

    NG → See step   10 

    OK: Go to next step 

  8. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (MEM SW NO. w/ KEY ID) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Data List.
    5. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.
      MAIN BODY (MAIN BODY ECU [MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU])

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID1 Memory switch linked with key ID1 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID1
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID1
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID1
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID1
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID2 Memory switch linked with key ID2 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID2
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID2
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID2
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID2
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID3 Memory switch linked with key ID3 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID3
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID3
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID3
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID3
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID4 Memory switch linked with key ID4 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID4
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID4
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID4
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID4
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID5 Memory switch linked with key ID5 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID5
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID5
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID5
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID5
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID6 Memory switch linked with key ID6 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID6
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID6
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID6
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID6
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID7 Memory switch linked with key ID7 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID7
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID7
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID7
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID7
      -

      OK

      On the Techstream display, it is confirmed that the memory call has been registered.

    NG → See step   19 

    OK: Go to next step 

  9. CHECK MEMORY CALL FUNCTION 
    1. Turn the power switch off.
    2. Close and lock all doors.
    3. Unlock the driver door by pressing the unlock switch of the memory call registered key or touching the driver door outside handle while holding the memory call registered key.
    4. Open the driver door and check that the driver seat moves to the memorized position. Refer to OPERATION CHECK [03/2012 - ] .

      OK

      Driver seat moves to the memorized position.

    NG → See step   20 

    OK → See step   24 

  10. REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) 
    1. Temporarily replace the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) with a new one. Refer to REMOVAL [03/2012 - ] .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  11. CHECK MEMORY CALL REGISTRATION FUNCTION 
    1. When the following conditions are met, press the manual lock or unlock switch on the multiplex network master switch assembly.
      • Power switch is off
      • Press and hold the M1, M2 or M3 seat memory switch
      • Driver door closed
      • Carry the key
    2. Check that the buzzer sounds for 0.5 seconds to indicate the completion of the memory call registration function. Refer to OPERATION CHECK [03/2012 - ] .

      OK

      Buzzer sounds normally.

      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for Standard Seat Type) B
      NG (for Luxury Seat Type) C

    B → See step   12 

    C → See step   14 

    A → END (MAIN BODY ECU [MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU] WAS DEFECTIVE) 

  12. REPLACE POWER SEAT SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily replace the power seat switch assembly with a new or normally functioning one. Refer to REMOVAL [03/2012 - ] .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  13. CHECK MEMORY CALL REGISTRATION FUNCTION 
    1. When the following conditions are met, press the manual lock or unlock switch on the multiplex network master switch assembly.
      • Power switch is off
      • Press and hold the M1, M2 or M3 seat memory switch
      • Driver door closed
      • Carry the key
    2. Check that the buzzer sounds for 0.5 seconds to indicate the completion of the memory call registration function. Refer to OPERATION CHECK [03/2012 - ] .

      OK

      Buzzer sounds normally.

    NG → See step   25 

    OK → END (POWER SEAT SWITCH ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE) 

  14. REPLACE POSITION CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily replace the position control ECU assembly with a new or normally functioning one. Refer to REMOVAL [03/2012 - ] .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  15. CHECK MEMORY CALL REGISTRATION FUNCTION 
    1. When the following conditions are met, press the manual lock or unlock switch on the multiplex network master switch assembly.
      • Power switch is off
      • Press and hold the M1, M2 or M3 seat memory switch
      • Driver door closed
      • Carry the key
    2. Check that the buzzer sounds for 0.5 seconds to indicate the completion of the memory call registration function. Refer to OPERATION CHECK [03/2012 - ] .

      OK

      Buzzer sounds normally.

    NG → See step   26 

    OK → END (POSITION CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE) 

  16. GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [03/2012 - ] 
  17. GO TO OTHER FLOW CHART (Power Seat does not Return to Memorized Position). Refer to  Power Seat does not Return to Memorized Position  
  18. GO TO POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [03/2012 - ] 
  19. REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU). Refer to  REMOVAL [03/2012 - ] 
  20. GO TO OTHER FLOW CHART (Wireless-linked Return Function does not Operate). Refer to  Wireless-linked Return Function does not Operate  
  21. GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [03/2012 - ] 
  22. GO TO SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START (for Entry Function). Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [03/2012 - ] 
  23. GO TO OTHER FLOW CHART (Power Seat Position is not Memorized). Refer to  Power Seat Position is not Memorized  
  24. USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [03/2012 - ] 
  25. REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [03/2012 - ] 
  26. REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [03/2012 - ]