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.
Engine Control Module (ECM): Adjustment
- Perform the procedures below by using the KDS when replacing the ECM with a reused one.
- Perform the resetting adaptive values.
- Perform the immobilizer neutral mode/smart key neutralization mode.
[Non-Smart Key]
[Smart Key]
- Perform the auto detected configuration reset.
- Perform the resetting adaptive values.
- Perform the
"Key Teaching" procedure by using the KDS.
[Non-Smart Key]
[Smart Key]
Turn IGN ON then OFF using the smart key or start button. Then the ECM learns information on the smart key automatically.
- Perform the VIN writing procedure by using the KDS.
- Perform the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) module learning procedure.
(Refer to Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Module - "ADJUSTMENT ")
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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.