Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Immobilizer Indicator Does Not Go Off




Immobilizer System Symptom Troubleshooting - Immobilizer indicator does not go off

Immobilizer indicator does not go off

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector.

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and follow the prompts to the main menu.

4. Select SYSTEM SELECTION MENU, enter the IMMOBI, then select the IMMOBILIZER SET UP, then select SYSTEM CHECK, NUMBER OF KEYS AND STATUS LOG.

5. Do the SYSTEM CHECK with the HDS.

Is N-1 OK indicated?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

Substitute a known-good immobilizer control unit-receiver, then register it and recheck. If the symptom goes away, replace the original immobilizer control unit-receiver.�

6. Disconnect the immobilizer control unit-receiver 7P connector, and gauge control module connector C (20P), then check for continuity to ground at terminal No. 5 of the immobilizer control unit-receiver.





Is there continuity to ground?

YES -

Repair the short to ground in the BLU/ORN (IMOLMP) wire. �

NO -

Replace the gauge control module Service and Repair.�