Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Immobilizer Function
The vehicle is equipped with a Type VII (GEN 5) immobilizer system that disables the vehicle unless a programmed remote is used.
This system consists of a transponder built into the remote, a remote slot control unit, the driver's MICU (has a built- in imoes unit), an immobilizer indicator, and the ECM/PCM.
When the remote (programmed by the HDS) is inserted into the remote slot and the engine start/stop switch is pressed to select the ON mode, the remote slot control unit sends power to the transponder. The transponder then sends a coded signal back to the remote slot control unit, which then sends a coded signal to the ECM/PCM and the driver's MICU (imoes unit). The ECM/PCM and driver's MICU (imoes unit) identify this coded signal, then voltage is supplied to the fuel pump.
If the wrong remote is used or the code was not received or recognized by the units, the Indicator flashes once, then it blinks until the OFF mode is selected by pressing the engine start/stop button. When the OFF mode is selected by pressing the engine start/stop button, the indicator blinks ten times to signal that unit has reset correctly, then the indicator goes off.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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