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No. 2 Programming Procedure After PCM Replacement: Procedure

Fig 1: Valid Remote Transmitter Procedure Chart
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Step Procedure Action After Procedure
1 REPLACE PCM
Refer to PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION to perform PCM replacement.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .) (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .) (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .)
 
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2 PERFORM PARAMETER RESET
  1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to DLC-2. (See M-MDS CONNECTING PROCEDURE .)
  2. Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
    NOTE:
    • Although the security indicator light illuminates for approx. 3 s and then turns off or flashes, continue to perform the procedure as indicated.
  3. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial screen of the M-MDS.
    1. "Body"
    2. "Security"
    3. "PATS Functions"
  4. Then, select the following from the screen menu.
    • "Parameter Reset"
  5. Input the start stop unit and PCM incode and cancel the security access according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.
    NOTE:
    • Depending on the vehicle specification, a specified time is required until the screen changes to the incode input screen. The horn sounds two times when the incode can be input.
    • "Security access permitted" is displayed on the M-MDS screen.
  6. Perform the operation according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.
    NOTE:
    • "Parameter reset completed" is displayed on the M-MDS screen.
  7. Select "No" according to the directions on the M-MDS.
    CAUTION:
    • Because the procedure switches to the procedure for key ID number clearing, if "Yes" is selected on the MMDS screen, select "No".
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3 M-MDS COMPLETION
  1. Wait for 5 s or more after the M-MDS is completed and Switch the ignition off.
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4 PERFORM IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM FUNCTION VERIFICATION
  1. Bring each remote transmitter into the vehicle one at a time and switch the ignition ON (engine off).
  2. Verify that the security indicator light illuminates, and switch the ignition off.
  3. Are there other remote transmitters to be programmed?
Yes Change the key and repeat Step 4.
No Go to the next step.
5 VERIFY PARAMETER RESET IS COMPLETED
NOTE:
  • Each remote transmitter is brought inside the vehicle one at a time to start the engine.
  1. Place only the programmed remote transmitter on the passenger seat and verify that the engine starts.
  2. Does engine start?
Yes Procedure is completed.
No Perform the related DTC inspection to repair the malfunctioning part.