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When customer has brought only one or no valid key (code word is required)

Fig 1: Identifying New Key - When Customer Has Brought Only One Or No Valid Key
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NOTE:
  • When replacing the steering lock, the coil and keys should be replaced as a set.
  • If no specific time interval is given, each step should be performed within 30 seconds  of the previous step.
  1. Replace steering lock.
  2. Using key 1, turn ignition 0 switch to ON position then back to LOCK position five times  . Key should not remain at ON position or LOCK position for more than 1 second  .
    1. Turn key 1 back to ON position. Observe flashing of security light (300 ms  ON-300 ms  OFF) in instrument cluster.
    2. Turn key 1 to LOCK position and wait for 5 minutes  until security light decreases in flashing frequency to 1.2 seconds  .
    3. Input code word. (See CODE WORD INPUT PROCEDURE .)
    4. Observe the security light stops flashing and illuminates.
    5. Start engine with key 1. Observe that security light illuminates (for 1-2 seconds  ) and engine continues to run.
    6. Turn key 1 to LOCK position and remove from steering lock.
  3. Using key 2, start engine. Observe that security light illuminates (for 1-2 seconds  ) and engine continues to run.
    1. Turn key 2 to LOCK position and remove from steering lock.
  4. Repeat Step 3 with key 3.
  5. Wait for 30 seconds  to quit reprogram mode.