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No. 5 Programming Procedure Due to Instrument Cluster Replacement: Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Valid Keys
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Step Procedure Action after procedure
1 REPLACE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. 
Refer to instrument cluster removal/installation to perform instrument cluster replacement and configuration.
(See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
(See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONFIGURATION .)		 Go to the next step.
2 PERFORM PARAMETER RESET 
  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2. (See M-MDS CONNECTING PROCEDURE .)
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position using a key (The key can be either the valid key)
    NOTE:
    • Although the security light remains illuminated and DTC 15 is displayed after approx. 1 min  , continue to perform the procedure as indicated.
  3. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.
    • Using an IDS (laptop PC):
      1. Select "Body"
      2. Select "Security"
      3. Select "PATS Functions"
    • Using a PDS (Pocket PC):
      1. Select "All Tests and Calibrations"
      2. Select "PATS Functions"
  4. Then, select an item from the screen menu

    Item 

    • Parameter Reset
  5. Perform the security access according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.
  6. Select the replaced parts "IC" according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.
    CAUTION:
    • At this time, do not select the other parts from the M-MDS menu.
  7. Verify that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS screen.
 Go to the next step.
3 CLEAR IGNITION KEY ID NUMBERS 
  1. Select "Ignition Key Code Erase and Program" from the M-MDS screen menu.
  2. Clear the ignition key code according to the directions on the M-MDS.
 Go to the next step.
4 PERFORM IGNITION KEY ID NUMBER PROGRAMMING 
  1. Program two keys according to the directions on the M-MDS.
  2. After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS screen, select "Finish (this menu)"
  3. Switch the ignition to off.
  4. Switch the ignition to ON.
  5. Verify that the security light illuminates for approx. 3 s  , and then turns off.
  6. Switch the ignition to off.
  7. Disconnect the M-MDS from the DLC-2.
 Go to the next step.
5 VERIFY THAT ANY KEY IS PROGRAMMED 
  1. Verify that the engine can be started with all the keys.
  2. Can the engine be started?
 Yes Procedure is completed
No Perform the corresponding DTC inspection to repair the malfunctioning part.
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