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NHTSA ID Number: 10106755

Manufacturer Communication Number: A15-038-9-22-15

TSB/Document Date: 2017-06-16


Summary

SERVICE BULLETIN - THE REMOTE ENGINE STARTER KEY FOB PANIC BUTTON IS NOT WORKING. ALSO, ALL FOUR DOORS UNLOCK WHEN PUSHING THE UNLOCK BUTTON ONCE INSTEAD OF UNLOCKING THE DRIVERS DOOR ONLY. THE REMOTE ENGINE STARTER KEY FOB IS NOT PROGRAMMED CORRECTLY.


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The following message will display: Obtain PCM code (IMMOBILIZER PCM CODE) from the iN. This vehicle's
VIN will be required to obtain the password. (USA) Click on the check button.
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9.

Enter the PCM code, then click on the check button.
NOTE: To ensure security, the PCM code (password) is changed every day, so it is impossible to register the
remote control engine starter if the dates of the PCM code acquisition and registration are different. The date of the
HDS/MVCI tester should be the same.
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10. The following message will display: The registration of the Remote Control Engine Starter Unit has been
completed. Turn the ignition to OFF.
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11. The following message will display: Check that engine can be started by the Transmitter. Click on the check
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CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ENGINE STARTER

To start the engine remotely, make sure the following are done:
• The hood is closed.
• The shift lever is in park.
• Turn the ignition switch OFF and the key is outside the vehicle.
• All doors and tailgate are closed and locked.
Inspection
1.

Press the ENGINE button on the transmitter and release it. Within 2 seconds, press the Lock/Start button on the
transmitter.
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This indicator is displayed for some vehicles among them.

The engine should start if all operating conditions are met.
Does the engine start?
Yes - Operation is normal.
No - Make sure all operating conditions are met.

Check the engine starter harness conditions.

Connect the HDS/MVCI and check for an indicated failure.
(Refer to the electronic service manual for details)
2.

Press the ENGINE button on the transmitter and release. Within 2 seconds, press the Unlock/Stop button. The
engine should stop.

Does the engine stop?
Yes - Operation is normal.
No - Check the engine starter harness connections.
3.

After the engine has stopped, start the engine again and check that the engine stops after each of the following
conditions:

NOTE:




After each test the ignition key must be cycled, or the driver's door must be opened and closed.
Move the shift lever out of Park.
Unlock or open the doors or tailgate.
Open the hood.
Turn the engine switch.
Press the brake pedal.
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Does the engine stop after each of these tests?
Yes - Operation is normal.
No - Check the engine starter harness connections.
4.

Check that the power windows and the moon roof do not function and the shift lever does not move to any position
when the engine is started with the transmitter.

5.

Check that the engine does not start under "Operating Conditions" with the key left inside the vehicle.

6.

Start the engine again, press the ENGINE button on the transmitter two times, and check the vehicle condition on
the display.

7.

Check the operation of the transmitter when the vehicle is 120 m (400 ft.) away and in direct sight.

8.

Press the Unlock/Stop button on the transmitter and verify that the doors unlock. Press the Lock/Start button and
verify that the doors lock.
NOTE: For the vehicle equipped with the driving position memory system, be sure to shift the seat position of
driver's seat to Driver 1 by unlock of transmitter.

9.

Make sure the engine can start with the ignition key and that the wipers and headlights can be operated normally.
END.

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TSB/Document ID: A15-038-9-22-15

Replacement Service Bulletin Number:

MFR Communication Date: 2015-09-22

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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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