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.
Check Key Switch Built In Key Slot
- CHECK FUNCTION
When the driver door is opened while inserting the Intelligent Key into the key slot, make sure that key reminder warning functions properly.
Key inserted : Sound
Key removed : No sound
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 5.
NG: GO TO 2.
- CHECK POWER SUPPLY
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect key slot connector.
- Check voltage between key slot connector and ground.TERMINAL VOLTAGE CHART
Terminals Voltage (V) (Approx.) (+) (-) Key slot connector Terminal M14 1 Ground Battery voltage
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 3.
NG: Check key slot power supply circuit for open or short.
- CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY 1
- Disconnect Intelligent Key unit connector.
- Check continuity between Intelligent Key unit connector and key slot connector.TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART
A B Continuity Intelligent Key unit connector Terminal Key slot connector Terminal M32 19 M14 2 Yes - Check continuity between Intelligent Key unit connector and ground.TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART
A Ground Continuity Intelligent Key unit connector Terminal M32 19 No
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 4.
NG: Repair or replace harness.
- CHECK KEY SLOT
Check key slot.
TERMINAL REFERENCE CHARTTerminal Condition Continuity Key slot 1 2 Key slot inserted Yes Key slot removed No OK or NG
OK: Check the condition of harness and connector.
NG: Replace key slot.
- CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY 2
- Disconnect BCM connector.
- Check continuity between BCM connector and key slot connector.TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART
A B Continuity BCM connector Terminal Key slot connector Terminal M1 37 M14 2 Yes - Check continuity between BCM connector and ground.TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART
A Ground Continuity BCM connector Terminal M1 37 No
OK or NG
OK: Replace BCM. Refer to "C/U INITIALIZATION", and then perform the registration again after replacing BCM.
NG: Repair or replace harness.
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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.
