NHTSA ID Number: 11016780
Manufacturer Communication Number: L-SB-0013-24 Rev1
TSB/Document Date: 2025-04-08
Summary
The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and can never be reused. Another feature, Add/Remove Key, is also available. Once a key is removed, it can never be reused.
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Reset Approval Request (TIS Pre-approval) (continued)
7. AFTER two or more managers are selected, select Submit.
NOTE
It is required to select AT LEAST two managers.
Each request MUST receive approval by one manager.
Figure 4.
Opening Smart Access in GTS+
Please review the GTS+ and TIS screenshots in this bulletin.
NOTE
If ALL keys are lost, refer to the applicable Repair Manual and follow the process for establishing
communication. It may also be necessary to maintain communication during the entire procedure by
actions such as pushing the doorjamb courtesy switch or flashing the high beams. Do NOT cycle the
engine switch to keep the ECU awake.
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Opening Smart Access in GTS+ (continued)
1. Connect GTS+ to the vehicle.
If the ignition CANNOT be turned on or the information does NOT automatically populate,
choose the appropriate vehicle model and model year and enter the VIN in ALL capital letters.
NOTE
If the battery is low of charge, attaching a battery charger may be necessary to maintain battery
voltage during Immobilizer Reset.
The battery diagnostic tool MUST be used in Power Supply Mode to maintain battery voltage
at 13.5V while flash reprogramming the vehicle.
For details on how to use the battery diagnostic tool, refer to the DCA-8000 Instruction Manual
located at TIS – Diagnostics – Tools & Equipment – Battery Diagnostics.
Figure 5.
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Opening Smart Access in GTS+ (continued)
2. Select Smart Key.
Figure 6.
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Pre-approved Immobilizer Reset
Please review the GTS+ and TIS screenshots in this bulletin.
1. Select Smart Code Reset.
Figure 7.
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Pre-approved Immobilizer Reset (continued)
2. Read the caution, check I agree, then
select Next.
Figure 8.
3. Open the driver’s door, check I understand,
then select Next.
Figure 9.
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Pre-approved Immobilizer Reset (continued)
4. Select Get Pass-Code.
Figure 10.
5. Select Copy to copy the seed number to
the computer’s clipboard.
Figure 11.
6. Select Send to open a link to TIS.
Does the manager approval file for this VIN
exist in your TIS inbox?
YES — Go to section
Approved Immobilizer Reset.
NO — Open the approval file in your TIS
inbox and enter the most recent
seed number to get the
passcode and continue to step 7.
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Pre-approved Immobilizer Reset (continued)
7. Make sure the Immobilizer Reset tab
is selected.
Figure 12.
8. Enter the password and click Login.
9. Fill in the required information, then select Next.
Figure 13.
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Pre-approved Immobilizer Reset (continued)
10. AFTER two or more managers are selected, select Submit.
NOTE
It is required to select AT LEAST two managers.
Each request MUST receive approval by one manager.
Figure 14.
11. After manager approval is received, go to the Approved Immobilizer Reset section on
page 17.
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Manager Approval
Please reference the TIS screenshots in this bulletin.
1. AFTER the request is submitted, one of the
authorized dealer managers will locate the
technician’s request in their TIS home
page inbox.
Figure 15.
2. Select the title to open the request.
3. Read the Request Approval Policy, then
check the boxes AFTER the indicated tasks
are completed.
Figure 16.
4. Select Approve to send the approval to
the technician.
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Approved Immobilizer Reset
Please reference the TIS screenshots in this bulletin.
1. AFTER approval is received by
management, open the TIS inbox and locate
the Immobilizer Reset Request.
Figure 17.
2. Select the title to open the approval.
NOTE
It is recommended to retrieve the
passcode from the GTS+ connected to
the vehicle as the seed number and
passcode work together.
AFTER approval is received by
management, multiple resets can be
performed for a single VIN. Each
attempt will create a NEW seed number
and resultant passcode.
3. Select the Immobilizer Reset link.
Figure 18.
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Approved Immobilizer Reset (continued)
4. Make sure the Immobilizer Reset tab
is selected.
Figure 19.
5. Enter the password and select Login.
6. Enter the GTS+ software version and paste the seed number from GTS+.
7. Select Next.
Figure 20.
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Approved Immobilizer Reset (continued)
8. Retrieve the passcode in the location shown.
Figure 21.
NOTE
Do NOT resubmit another approval for
this vehicle if the file from management
has been received in TIS and it shows
the approval status for the given VIN.
Open the approval file and enter a
NEW seed number to get the unique
passcode for each attempt.
9. AFTER retrieving the passcode, copy
and paste it (with NO additional blank
spaces) into the Pass-Code Number box
and select Next.
Figure 22.
NOTE
AFTER selecting Next, another passcode
will be requested.
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Approved Immobilizer Reset (continued)
10. Select Get Pass-Code.
Figure 23.
11. Select Send to open a link to TIS.
Figure 24.
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Approved Immobilizer Reset (continued)
12. Enter the password in the Add / Remove Key
tab and select Login.
Figure 25.
NOTE
Make sure the Add / Remove Key tab
is selected.
13. AFTER the boxes are filled in with the information from the previous GTS+ screen,
select Submit.
Figure 26.
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Approved Immobilizer Reset (continued)
14. The bolded passcode can be copied and
pasted back into GTS+.
Figure 27.
15. Copy and paste the passcode
(with no additional spaces) into the
Pass-Code Number box and select Next.
Figure 28.
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