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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2011SANTA FE GLS, 3.5 G, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSIMMOBILIZER SYSTEM DIAGNOSISDTC P1676: IMMOBILIZER-SMARTRA MESSAGE ERRORINSPECTION/REPAIRCOMPONENT INSPECTION
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWD
Component Inspection
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWDSECTION Component Inspection
- Check SMARTRA
- IGN "ON" & Engine "OFF"
- Neutralize SMARTRA with scantool.
- Neutralize ECM and Register transponder key by scantool.NOTE: Pin code is required to Neutralize SMARTRA & ECM and to Register transponder key
- Are Neutralizing and Registering Key completed normally?
YESΒ
- Check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, damage on the ECM or SMARTRA. Or It has not erased this DTC in previous repair. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIRΒ " procedure.
NOΒ
- Substitute with a known-good SMARTRA and perform the Key teaching.
If the problem is corrected, replace SMARTRA and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIRΒ " procedure.
NOTE: If the SMARTRA3 is only replaced using an existing key and ECM, after replacing the "virgin" or "neutral" SMARTRA3, reteaching is possible by key Learning mode of GDS. In this case, all existing key must be retaught.If SMATRA3 is replaced to another one (used at other vehicle), it can only recycle its neutralized first before replacing.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.