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SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHT: 13, DTC: B13D3:94/P1260:00 [IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM]



Description

Communication error with remote transmitter

Detection condition

  • Start stop unit could not detect the remote transmitter communication or communication error was detected.

Fail-safe function

Not applicable

Possible cause

  • When the ignition is switched ON (engine off or on), it is detected that the remote transmitter is outside of the vehicle.

  • Push button start connector or terminal malfunction

  • Start stop unit connector or terminal malfunction

  • Remote transmitter malfunction

  • Start stop unit malfunction

NOTE:

  • If any of the following items are touching or near the remote transmitter, signal communication between the remote transmitter and the vehicle is negatively affected, resulting in the engine not starting.

    • Spare keys

    • Keys for other vehicles equipped with an immobilizer system

    • Any metallic object

    • Any electronic device, or any credit or other card with magnetic strips

    • Radio wave outputting device nearby

System wiring diagram

Not applicable


Diagnostic Procedure

Step

Inspection

Action

1

VERIFY DTCs WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTER IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS
  • Perform the following procedure 3 times with the remote transmitter inside the cabin with certainty.

    • Switch the ignition off.

    • Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

    • Retrieve the immobilizer system DTCs using the M-MDS.

      (See DTC INSPECTION [IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM].)

    • Move the remote transmitter to a different location.

  • Is the security indicator light: 13, DTC B13D3:94/P1260:00 displayed?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Go to Step 6.

2

INSPECT PUSH BUTTON START CONNECTOR
  • Switch the ignition off.

  • Disconnect the negative battery cable.

    (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

  • Disconnect the push button start connector.

  • Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection.

  • Is the connector normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 5.

3

INSPECT START STOP UNIT CONNECTOR
  • Disconnect the start stop unit connector.

  • Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection.

  • Is the connector normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 5.

4

VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS REMOTE TRANSMITTER

Yes

Replace the remote transmitter, then go to the next step.

(See IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-RELATED PARTS PROGRAMMING.)

No

Go to Step 6.

5

VERIFY THAT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED

Yes

Repeat the inspection from Step 1.

Go to the next step.

No

Go to the next step.

6

VERIFY IF OTHER DTCs DISPLAYED
  • Are any other DTCs displayed?

Yes

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.

(See DTC TABLE [IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM].)

No

DTC troubleshooting completed.




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