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Except For C0 And C5 Models

Diagnosis start condition: 

DTC detecting condition: 

Reference code incompatibility between body integrated unit and ECM

Trouble symptom: 

CAUTION: When the body integrated unit is replaced, registration of the immobilizer system is required. For details, refer to the "REGISTRATION MANUAL FOR IMMOBILIZER" provided as a separate volume.
  1. CONFIRM NUMBER OF REGISTERED IMMOBILIZER KEY  .

    Confirm the number of registered immobilizer key. Refer to the "REGISTRATION MANUAL FOR IMMOBILIZER" provided as a separate volume.

    Is the number of registration 0?

    Yes: Go to  2.

    No: Go to  3.

  2. PERFORM IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM REGISTRATION  .

    Register the immobilizer system. Refer to the "REGISTRATION MANUAL FOR IMMOBILIZER" provided as a separate volume.

    Is registration complete?

    Yes: Finish the diagnosis.

    No: Go to  3.

  3. PERFORM ECM REGISTRATION  .

    Perform ECM registration. Refer to the "REGISTRATION MANUAL FOR IMMOBILIZER" provided as a separate volume.

    Is registration complete?

    Yes: Finish the diagnosis.

    No: Go to  4.

  4. CHECK DTC  .
    1. Perform the Clear Memory Mode. Ref. IMMOBILIZER (DIAGNOSTICS)>Clear Memory Mode .
    2. Read the DTC of the ECM. Ref. IMMOBILIZER (DIAGNOSTICS)>Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .

    Are DTCs other than DTC B1571 displayed?

    Yes: Perform the diagnosis of DTCs other than B1571.

    No: Go to  5.

  5. PERFORM ECM REGISTRATION  .
    1. Replace the ECM. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) . Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H6DO)>ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)
    2. Perform ECM registration. Refer to the "REGISTRATION MANUAL FOR IMMOBILIZER" provided as a separate volume.

    Is registration complete?

    Yes: Finish the diagnosis.

    No: Refer to "Correspondence table when registration is not possible" in the "REGISTRATION MANUAL FOR IMMOBILIZER" provided as a separate volume. If the registration still does not work properly, replace the body integrated unit. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>BODY INTEGRATED UNIT .