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2000 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4WD V6-3.2LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Keyless Entry: Testing and Inspection
ID CODE REGISTRATION
ID CODE NEW REGISTRATION
Step One
1. Confirm that all the doors are closed and locked.
2. Open the driver's side door.
3. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 2
No: Go to Step 1
Step Two
1. Turn the starter switch to the ACC position and then to the OFF position three times.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 5 seconds of Step 1.
2. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 3
No: Go to Step 1
Step Three
1. Close the door and open it two times.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 10 seconds of Step 2.
2. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 4
No: Go to Step 1
Step Four
1. Turn the starter switch to the ACC position and then to the OFF position 5 times.
2. Close the driver's door then open it.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 10 seconds of Step 3.
3. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 5
No: Go to Step 1
Step Five
1. The control unit locks and unlocks the doors one time
2. Does the control unit work normally?
Yes: Go to Step 6
No: Go to Step 1
Step Six
1. Operate the lock or unlock button of the trasnmitter.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 20 seconds after Step 5
2. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 7
No: Go to Step 1
Step Seven
1. The control unit locks and unlocks the doors one time.
2. Does the control unit operate normally?
Yes: Go to Step 8
No: Go to Step 1
Step Eight
1. Operate the lock or unlock button of the trasnmitter.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 20 seconds after Step 7
2. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 9
No: Finished
Step Nine
The control unit compares the two codes sent from the transmitter.
If the code succeeds in registration, the control unit locks and unlocks the doors one time
If the two codes are different from each other or fails in registration, the control unit locks and unlocks the doors three times.
NOTE: In any case this procedure is finished.
Yes: Go to Step 1
No: Go to Step 1
ID CODE ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION
Step One
1. Confirm that all the doors are closed and unlocked.
2. Open the driver's side door.
3. Insert the key into the starter switch.
4. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 2
No: Go to Step 1
Step Two
1. Turn the starter switch to ACC position and then to OFF position three times.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 10 seconds of Step 2.
2. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 3
No: Go to Step 1
Step Three
1. Close the driver's side door and open it two times.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 10 seconds of Step 2.
2. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 4
No: Go to Step 1
Step Four
1. Turn the starter switch to ACC position and then to the OFF position three times.
2. Close the driver's side door and then open it.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 10 seconds of Step 3.
3. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 5
No: Go to Step 1
Step Five
1. The control unit locks and unlocks the doors one time.
2. Does the control unit work normally?
Yes: Go to Step 6
No: Go to Step 1
Step Six
1. Operate the lock or unlock button on the transmitter.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 20 seconds after Step 5
2. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 7
No: Go to Step 1
Step Seven
1. The control unit locks and unlocks the doors one time.
2. Does the control unit work normally?
Yes: Go to Step 8
No: Go to Step 1
Step Eight
1. Operate the lock or unlock button of the transmitter.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 20 seconds after Step 7.
2. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 9
No: Finished
Step Nine
The control unit compares the two codes sent from the transmitter.
If the code succeeds in registration, the control unit locks and unlocks the doors one time.
If the two codes are different from each other or fails in registration, the control unit locks and unlocks the doors three times.
NOTE: In any case, this procedure is finished.
Yes: Go to Step 1
No: Go to Step 1
ID CODE NEW REGISTRATION
Step One
1. Confirm that all the doors are closed and locked.
2. Open the driver's side door.
3. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 2
No: Go to Step 1
Step Two
1. Turn the starter switch to the ACC position and then to the OFF position three times.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 5 seconds of Step 1.
2. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 3
No: Go to Step 1
Step Three
1. Close the door and open it two times.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 10 seconds of Step 2.
2. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 4
No: Go to Step 1
Step Four
1. Turn the starter switch to the ACC position and then to the OFF position 5 times.
2. Close the driver's door then open it.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 10 seconds of Step 3.
3. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 5
No: Go to Step 1
Step Five
1. The control unit locks and unlocks the doors one time
2. Does the control unit work normally?
Yes: Go to Step 6
No: Go to Step 1
Step Six
1. Operate the lock or unlock button of the trasnmitter.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 20 seconds after Step 5
2. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 7
No: Go to Step 1
Step Seven
1. The control unit locks and unlocks the doors one time.
2. Does the control unit operate normally?
Yes: Go to Step 8
No: Go to Step 1
Step Eight
1. Operate the lock or unlock button of the trasnmitter.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 20 seconds after Step 7
2. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 9
No: Finished
Step Nine
The control unit compares the two codes sent from the transmitter.
If the code succeeds in registration, the control unit locks and unlocks the doors one time
If the two codes are different from each other or fails in registration, the control unit locks and unlocks the doors three times.
NOTE: In any case this procedure is finished.
Yes: Go to Step 1
No: Go to Step 1
ID CODE ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION
Step One
1. Confirm that all the doors are closed and unlocked.
2. Open the driver's side door.
3. Insert the key into the starter switch.
4. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 2
No: Go to Step 1
Step Two
1. Turn the starter switch to ACC position and then to OFF position three times.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 10 seconds of Step 2.
2. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 3
No: Go to Step 1
Step Three
1. Close the driver's side door and open it two times.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 10 seconds of Step 2.
2. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 4
No: Go to Step 1
Step Four
1. Turn the starter switch to ACC position and then to the OFF position three times.
2. Close the driver's side door and then open it.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 10 seconds of Step 3.
3. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 5
No: Go to Step 1
Step Five
1. The control unit locks and unlocks the doors one time.
2. Does the control unit work normally?
Yes: Go to Step 6
No: Go to Step 1
Step Six
1. Operate the lock or unlock button on the transmitter.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 20 seconds after Step 5
2. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 7
No: Go to Step 1
Step Seven
1. The control unit locks and unlocks the doors one time.
2. Does the control unit work normally?
Yes: Go to Step 8
No: Go to Step 1
Step Eight
1. Operate the lock or unlock button of the transmitter.
NOTE: This step must be carried out within 20 seconds after Step 7.
2. Is the action complete?
Yes: Go to Step 9
No: Finished
Step Nine
The control unit compares the two codes sent from the transmitter.
If the code succeeds in registration, the control unit locks and unlocks the doors one time.
If the two codes are different from each other or fails in registration, the control unit locks and unlocks the doors three times.
NOTE: In any case, this procedure is finished.
Yes: Go to Step 1
No: Go to Step 1
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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.
