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: Installation
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Perform TCM learning after replacing the transaxle to prevent slow transaxle response, jerky acceleration and jerky startup.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle Control System - "Repair Procedures ")
- When replacing the TCM, the vehicle equipped with the immobilizer must be performed procedure as shownbelow.
[In the case of installing used TCM]
- Perform TCM Neutral mode procedure with GDS".
(Refer to IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
- After finishing "TCM Neutral mode", perform Key teaching procedure with GDS".
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(Refer to IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
[In the case of installing new TCM]
Perform "Teaching procedure with GDS".
(Refer to IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
- Perform TCM Neutral mode procedure with GDS".
- When replacing the TCM, the vehicle equipped with the smart key system (Button start) must be performed procedure as shown below.
[In the case of installing used TCM]
- Perform "Neutral mode procedure with GDS".
(Refer to IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
- After finishing "TCM Neutral mode", insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the TCM learns the smart key information automatically.
[In the case of installing new TCM]
Insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the TCM learns the smart key information automatically.
- Perform "Neutral mode procedure with GDS".
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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.
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