Security Light 14, DTC B1602/P1260 [Immobilizer System (Keyless Entry System)]: Notes

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, Automatic TransSECTION Notes
DTC B1602/P1260 POSSIBLE CAUSE REFERENCE

DTC Security light flashing pattern 14 The instrument cluster cannot read key ID number data normally.
M-MDS display Instrument cluster B1602
PCM P1260
POSSIBLE CAUSEΒ 
  • Any of the following items are touching or near the key head.
    • Spare

      EXAMPLES:

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keys
  • Keys for other vehicles equipped with an immobilizer system
  • Any metallic object
  • Any electronic device, or any credit or other cards with magnetic strips

  • Transponder (key) malfunction
  • Coil antenna malfunction
  • Instrument cluster malfunction
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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