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 Remote Keyless Entry Receiver
- CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect remote keyless entry receiver connector.
- Check voltage between Intelligent Key unit connector and ground.TERMINAL VOLTAGE CHART
Terminals Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.) (+) (-) Intelligent Key unit connector Terminal M32 4 Ground Carry the Intelligent Key within the inside key antenna detection area, and then push the push-button ignition switch. 0 Other than the above.
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 2.
NG: Replace Intelligent Key unit.
- CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY
- Disconnect Intelligent Key unit connector.
- Check continuity between Intelligent Key unit connector and remote keyless entry receiver connector.TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART
A B Continuity Intelligent Key unit connector Terminal Remote keyless entry receiver connector Terminal M32 4 M89 3 Yes - Check continuity between Intelligent Key unit connector and ground.Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Intelligent Key Unit Connector And Remote Keyless Entry Receiver ConnectorTERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART
A Ground Continuity Intelligent Key unit connector Terminal M32 4 No
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 3.
NG: Repair or replace harness between Intelligent Key unit and remote keyless entry receiver.
- CHECK REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER
- Replace remote keyless entry receiver.
- Connect Intelligent Key unit and remote keyless entry receiver connector. Check function the Intelligent Key is carried into the inside key antenna detection area and the ignition switch is turned to START.
OK or NG
OK: Remote keyless entry receiver is malfunction.
NG: Remote keyless entry receiver is OK. If its malfunction is the same malfunction that occurred before performing the Remote Keyless Entry Receiver Circuit Inspection, it is not a malfunction in the remote keyless entry receiver circuit.
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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.
