• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
When an ignition key is inserted into the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition is switched ON, the transponder embedded in the head of the key is energized by the exciter coils surrounding the ignition lock cylinder. The energized transponder transmits a signal that contains its unique value, which is received by the body control module (BCM). The BCM then compares this value to a value stored in memory. If the value is not correct, the BCM disables an engine start
Ignition is in the Accessory or Run position.
The transponder value measured by the BCM is incorrect or not learned to the vehicle.
• | Vehicle starting will be disabled. |
• | The security indicator in the instrument cluster will be illuminated. The driver information center will display a service message. |
• | A current DTC will be cleared when the BCM detects a valid transponder value from the ignition key. |
• | A history DTC will be cleared after 100 malfunction-free ignition cycles or when a scan tool is used to clear DTCs. |
Immobilizer Description and Operation
Control Module References for scan tool information
⇒ | If not the specified value, replace the appropriate key. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
• | Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming |