2013 Hyundai Santa Fe XL PremiumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair Procedures: Installation

NOTE: When replacing the ECM, the vehicle equipped with the immobilizer must be performed procedure as below.

[In the case of installing used ECM] 

  1. Perform "ECM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Immobilizer System")

  2. After finishing "ECM Neutral mode", perform SMART KEY .

    (Refer to IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - SANTA FE .

[In the case of installing new ECM] 

Perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS.

(Refer to SMART KEY .

NOTE: When replacing the ECM, the vehicle equipped with the smart key system (Button start) must be performed procedure as below.

[In the case of installing used ECM] 

  1. Perform "ECM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Immobilizer System").

  2. After finishing "ECM Neutral mode", insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the ECM learns the smart key information automatically.

[In the case of installing new ECM] 

Insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the ECM learns the smart key information automatically.

NOTE: This ECM is a PCM type that includes a Transaxle Control Module (TCM).

Therefore TCM must be performed TCM learning procedure after replacing or re-installing a TCM.

(Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "Automatic Transaxle Control System").

  1. Installation is reverse of removal.

    ECM installation nut: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lbf.ft)

    ECM installation screw: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lbf.ft)

    ECM bracket installation bolt/nut: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lbf.ft)

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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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