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No.3 Programming Procedure Due to Steering Lock Unit Replacement: Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Valid Keys
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Step Procedure Action after procedure
1 Replace the steering lock unit 
Replace the steering lock unit. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .)(See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .)
Go to the next step.
2 Connect the M-MDS (IDS) 
  • Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.
  • Remove the valid keys or valid advanced keys from the vehicle (keep them 1 m or more from the vehicle), and switch the ignition on according to the directions on the M-MDS screen. Select, "There is no programmed ignition key and programmed advanced key" from the M-MDS screen.
    CAUTION:
    • The engine cannot be started if the ignition is switched ON by selecting "Special Service Mode", however, this does not indicate a malfunction. Continue to perform the procedure as indicated.
    • Although the security light or the keyless warning light (red) illuminates or flashes, this does not indicate an improper procedure. Continue to perform the procedure as indicated.
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3 PERFORM STEERING LOCK UNIT PROGRAMMING 
  • Select "Steering lock unit programming" from the M-MDS screen.
  • Bring the programmed advanced key into the vehicle.
  • Complete the security access procedure and the steering lock unit programming according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.

    (See STEERING LOCK UNIT ID CODE REGISTRATION [ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] )

  • After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS screen, select "Finish (this menu)".
  • Switch the ignition off.
  • Disconnect the M-MDS from the DLC-2.
  • Remove the programmed card key from the vehicle.
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4 ESTABLISH THE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM WITH KEY 1 
NOTE:
  • By starting the engine, the immobilizer system is established and key programming is finished.
    • Start the engine using key 1.
    • Verify that the security light and keyless warning light operate as shown in the following figure.
    • Switch the ignition off and remove key 1.
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5 VERIFY THAT ANY KEY IS PROGRAMMED 
  • Start the engine using key 2.
  • Verify that the security light and keyless warning light operate as shown in the following figure.
  • Switch the ignition off and remove key 2.
  • Are there other keys to be programmed?
Yes Repeat Step 5 using each programmed key.
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No Go to the next step.
6 VERIFY THAT ANY ADVANCED KEY IS PROGRAMMED 
  • Bring the programmed advanced key into the vehicle.
  • Close all doors.
  • Remove the key from the key slot and place it on the front passenger's seat.
  • Start the engine using the advanced key.
  • Verify that the security light and keyless warning light operate as shown in the following figure.
  • After verifying that the keyless warning light turns off, switch the ignition off.
Procedure is completed
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