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Repair Procedures: Installation: Notes

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CAUTION: When replacing the ECM, the vehicle equipped with the immobilizer must be performed procedure as below.

[In the case of installing used ECM] 

  1. Perform "ECM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS.

    (Refer to Immobilizer System - "Repair Procedures ")

  2. After finishing "ECM Neutral mode", perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS.

    (Refer to Immobilizer System - "Repair Procedures ")

[In the case of installing new ECM] 

Perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS. (Refer to Immobilizer System - "Repair Procedures ")

CAUTION: When replacing the ECM, the vehicle equipped with the smart key system (Button start) must be performed procedure as below.

[In the case of installing used ECM] 

  1. Perform "ECM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS.

    (Refer to Immobilizer System - "Repair Procedures ")

  2. After finishing "ECM Neutral mode", insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the ECM learns the smart key information automatically.

[In the case of installing new ECM] 

Insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the ECM learns the smart key information automatically.

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    ECM bracket installation bolt/nut: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lbf.ft)

    CAUTION: Perform TCM learning after replacing the PCM.
    (Refer to "ADJUSTMENT ")
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