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.
Repair Procedures: Removal
- When replacing the ECM, the vehicle equipped with the immobilizer must be performed in order as the procedure below.
[In The Case Of Installing Used ECM]
- Perform "ECM Neutral Mode" procedure with GDS.
(Refer to "KEYLESS ENTRY AND BURGLAR ALARM (PHEV) " or "SMART KEY SYSTEM (PHEV) ")
- After finishing "ECM Neutral Mode", perform "Key Teaching" procedure with GDS.
(Refer to "KEYLESS ENTRY AND BURGLAR ALARM (PHEV) " or "SMART KEY SYSTEM (PHEV) ")
[In The Case Of Installing New ECM]
- Perform "Key Teaching" procedure with GDS.
(Refer to "KEYLESS ENTRY AND BURGLAR ALARM (PHEV) " or "SMART KEY SYSTEM (PHEV) ")
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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.