2016 Subaru BRZ Limited, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Work Support

  1. When replacing the main body ECM (Network gateway computer)
    1. For models without smart entry & start system, prepare all the registered keys.
    2. Use the SSM3 and carry out the following procedure.
      1. Connect the SSM3 to the DLC3.
      2. On the [Main Menu] screen, select [Each System Check].
      3. On the [System Selection Menu] screen, select [Integ. unit mode].
      4. Click the [OK] button after the control name (integrated unit) is displayed.
      5. On the [Integ. unit mode failure diag.] screen, select [Work Support].
      6. On the [Work Support] screen, select [ECM Replacement].
      7. Select [Destination/Reading of function setting] and follow the display screen instructions.
        NOTE: Keep a record of any customize registration content that is displayed during this process.
      8. If an ECM replacement instruction is displayed, click the [OK] button.
    3. Replace the main body ECM (Network gateway computer).
      NOTE:
      • If you replace the main body ECM (Network gateway computer) without carrying out the above SSM3 procedure, start again and follow the above procedure.
      • Restart the whole procedure if you happen to make a mistake along the way.
  2. After replacing the main body ECM (Network gateway computer)
    1. Use the SSM3 and carry out the following procedure.
      1. Use the SSM3 and progress to the [Main Menu] screen to select [Each System Check].
      2. On the [System Selection Menu] screen, select [Integ. unit mode].
      3. Click the [OK] button after the control name (integrated unit) is displayed.
      4. On the [Integ. unit mode failure diag.] screen, select [Work Support].
      5. On the [Work Support] screen, select [ECM Replacement].
      6. Select [Destination/Writing of function setting] and follow the display screen instructions.
        NOTE: Check that the customize registration content that is displayed during this process is the same as what was recorded earlier.
      7. If a writing complete message is displayed, click the [OK] button to finish the procedure.
      NOTE: Restart the whole procedure if you happen to make a mistake along the way.
    2. If you wish to correct or modify any customize content, select from [Integ. unit mode failure diag.] to [Unit customizing] in the above procedure to set the registration content.
    3. For models without smart entry & start system, register the immobilizer.
      NOTE: For detailed operations, refer to the "Registration manual for immobilizer."
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