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Smart Key ECM Communication and DTCs

The document outlines the operation and troubleshooting procedures for a Smart Key ECM system, including communication phases and error detection. It details the conditions for immobilizer authentication, the significance of DTC codes, and the steps to verify and repair the system. Key issues such as faulty connections and the need for proper key teaching procedures are emphasized for effective system functionality.
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Smart Key ECM Communication and DTCs

The document outlines the operation and troubleshooting procedures for a Smart Key ECM system, including communication phases and error detection. It details the conditions for immobilizer authentication, the significance of DTC codes, and the steps to verify and repair the system. Key issues such as faulty connections and the need for proper key teaching procedures are emphasized for effective system functionality.
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VG12SK50P167611

locked, the Smart Key ECM answer is the no release


1. The secret key code is porgrammed in memory of message. Engine ECM enters in the locked state,
Smart Key ECM, ESCL, PDM, FOB key which causes theactivation of the imobilization
actions of the engine.
2. The learnt FOB Key identifiers are stored in Smart
Key ECM and PDM memory. In case of Smart Key ECM immobilizer function state
is released, the Smart Key ECM answer is the
3. Corresponding PIN code is learnt and memorized in
release message, including the information Smart
the Engine ECM
Key ECM inlearnt mode and the PIN code.
Communication between smart key ECM and ECM has 2
phase that is IG ON and Engine ON.
This DTC is set, after Engine ECM sends wake-up
After this first IG ON transition phase or starting phase, a
signal, if response signal from Smart key ECM is
commnication between Smart Key ECM and Engine
abnormal structure or is not valid message during
ECM takes place.
engine ECM communication.
■ IG ON Phase (FOB key or Fob Key in Fob holder)
1. Communication between Smart key ECM and ECM
starts from wake-up signal from ECM.
2. After receiving wake-up signal from ECM, Smart Key
ECM sends lock or unlock starting signal to ECM.
■ Starting Phase (FOB key or FOB key in Fob Holder)
1. In case driver tries to start engine, although Engine
ECM is locked status for starting at IG ON, Engine
ECM should send re-authentication to Smart Key
ECM. According to the results of re-authentication, it
would be decided to start engine or not.
he Engine ECM controls the engine, in a normal way
for starting and running, and starts communication
with the Smart Key ECM, sending a PIN request to
the Smart Key ECM and waiting for valid release
message from it until the release time period has
ended.
In case of Smart Key ECM immobilizer function is
Enable Conditions • IG ON
Detecting time • 1.5 sec.
• Data error or timing error
1. Faulty Smart Key ECM
1. Data error : Head value error, checksum value error,
Threshold value Smart Key status unknown error
2. Timing Error : Interval time of response from Smart k-
ey ECM after ECM request signal is longer than 40mS

VG12SK50P1676D
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1. IG KEY "ON" & Engine "OFF".


2. Erase DTC after connecting GDS.
3. Check Smart key status if DTC is retrieved.
SXMBE10K11L

Fig.1) It shows that 2(two) FOB key is registered, ▶ Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact
Smart Key ECM is learnt status. in Smart Key ECM and/or PCM's connector or
4. Is the Smart key ECM learnt status ? was repaired and Smart key ECM memory was
▶ Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for l
ooseness, poor connection, bending, corrosio-
in Smart key ECM and/or PCM connector or w-
n, contamination, deterioration, or damage. R-
as repaired and Smart key ECM memory was
epair or replace as necessary and then go to "
not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for l
Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
ooseness, poor connection, bending, corrosio-
n, contamination, deterioration, or damage. R- ▶ Substitute with a known-good Smart Key E-
epair or replace as necessary and then go to " CM and check for proper operation.
Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure. ▶ If the problem is corrected, replace Smart
▶ Go to "Component Inspection" procedure. Key ECM and then go to "Verification of Vehicl-
e Repair" procedure.



1. IG KEY "ON" & Engine "OFF"
2. Neutralize smart key ECM with GDS.
3. Perform key teaching procedure for smart key ECM
with GDS.

4. Is the neutralization of Smart Key ECM, Engine ECM


and key teaching normal ?


After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has
been corrected.
1. Connect GDS and check "No. of Key learnt, ECM
status and Smartkey ECM status
2. Selet "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode and
then clear DTC
3. Operate the vehicle within the enable condition and
monitor the DTC on the GDS.
4. Are any DTCs present ?
▶ Go to the applicable troubleshooting proce-
dure.
▶ System is performing to specification at this
time.
VG12SK50P167611

locked, the Smart Key ECM answer is the no release


1. The secret key code is porgrammed in memory of message. Engine ECM enters in the locked state,
Smart Key ECM, ESCL, PDM, FOB key which causes the activation of the imobilization
actions of the engine.
2. The learnt FOB Key identifiers are stored in Smart
Key ECM and PDM memory. In case of Smart Key ECM immobilizer function state
is released, the Smart Key ECM answer is the
3. Corresponding PIN code is learnt and memorized in
release message, in cluding the information Smart
the Engine ECM
Key ECM in learnt mode and the PIN code.
Communication between smart key ECM and ECM, has
2 phase that is IG ON and Engine ON.
DTC P1690 is set Engine ECM has not received any
After this first IG ON transition phase or starting phase, a
signals related starting engine, Although Engine ECM
commnication between Smart Key ECM and Engine
sends wake up signal to Smart Key ECM.
ECM takes place.
■ IG ON Phase (FOB key or Fob Key in Fob holder)
1. Communication between Smart key ECM and ECM
starts from wake-up signal from ECM.
2. After receiving wake-up signal from ECM, Smart Key
ECM sends lock or unlock starting signal to ECM.
■ Starting Phase (FOB key or FOB key in Fob Holder)
1. In case driver tries to start engine, although Engine
ECM is locked status for starting at IG ON, Engine
ECM should send re-authentication to Smart Key
ECM. According to the results of reauthentication, it
would be decided to start engine or not.
The Engine ECM controls the engine, in a normal
way for starting and running, and start
scommunication with the Smart Key ECM, sending a
PIN request to the Smart Key ECMand waiting for
valid release message from it until the release time
period has ended.
In case of Smart Key ECM immobilizer function is
Enable Conditions • IG ON
Detecting time • 1.5 seconds 1. Open or short in circuit
2. Faulty Smart Key ECM
• No response form Smart Key ECM
Threshold value
( Communication line error -Open or short)

VG12SK50P1676D
VG12SK50P1676D1

1. IG KEY "ON" & Engine "OFF".


2. Erase DTC after connecting GDS.
3. Check Smart Key ECM status parameter if DTC is
retrieved.
SXMBE10K11L

Fig.1) It shows that 2(two) FOB key is registered, 1. IG KEY OFF.


Smart Key ECM is learnt status. 2. Disconnect Engine PCM connector.
4. Is the smart Key ECM learnt ? 3. IG KEY "ON"
▶ Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact 4. Measure voltage between signal terminal of PCM
in Smart key ECM and/or PCM's connector or harness connector and chassis ground.
was repaired and Smart key ECM memory was About 12V
not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for l
ooseness, poor connection, bending, corrosio-
n, contamination, deterioration, or damage. R-
epair or replace as necessary and then go to "
Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
▶ Go to "Wire Harness Inspection" procedure.

1. Many malfunctions in the electrical system are


caused by poor harness and terminal connections.
Faults can also be caused by interference from other
electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical
damage.
2. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor
connection, bending, corrosion, contamination,
deterioration, or damage.
3. Has a problem been found?
▶ Repair as necessary and go to "Verification
Vehicle Repair" procedure
▶ Go to "Signal Circuit Inspection" procedure.
VG12SK50P167631
VG12SK50P167631-1

5. Is the measured voltage within specification ? ▶ Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact
▶ Go to "Component Inspection" procedure. in Smart Key ECM and/or PCM's connector or
was repaired and Smart key ECM memory was
▶ Check open or short to signal circuit and th-
not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for l
en, go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair " proc- ooseness, poor connection, bending, corrosio-
edure. n, contamination, deterioration, or damage. R-
epair or replace as necessary and then go to "
Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

▶ Substitute with a known-good Smart Key E-
1. IG KEY "ON" & Engine "OFF"
CM and check for proper operation.
2. Neutralize smart key ECM with GDS. ▶ If the problem is corrected, replace Smart
3. Perform key teaching procedure for smart key ECM Key ECM and then go to "Verification of Vehicl-
with GDS. e Repair" procedure.

4. Is the neutralization of Smart Key ECM, Engine ECM


and key teaching normal ?
3. Operate the vehicle within the enable condition and
monitor the DTC on the GDS.
4. Are any DTCs present ?
▶ Go to the applicable troubleshooting proce-
dure.
▶ System is performing to specification at this
time.

After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has


been corrected.
1. Connect GDS and check "No. of Key learnt, ECM
status and Smartkey ECM status.
2. Selet "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode and
then clear DTC.
VG12SK50P167611

Information related immobilizer,that are classified as


2(two) parts independently, is memorized in EEPROM.
ECM check these 2(two) information berfore proceeding
immobilizer authentication. With synchronized both
information, ECM starts immobilizer authentication
procedure. If both information is not synchronized, ECM
stops immobilizer authentication, Limphome function will
not be activated, and memorizes DTC P1695. If DTC
P1695 is retrieved again, after performing new key
teaching procedure, ECM should be replaced with new
one.

If key/password information in PCM is not matching or


there is write error on EEPROM as hardware, DTC P1696
is set.

Enable Conditions • IG ON
Threshold value • PCM internal memory error(EEPROM or Flash etc.) 1. Faulty PCM
• Write error on PCM internal memory (EEPROM or Flash
etc.)
VG12SK50P1676D
VG12SK50P1676D1

Check Smart Key unit insepction


1. IG KEY "ON" & Engine "OFF"
2. Connect GDS and select ID Register.
3. Check Engine status parameter with GDS.
SXMBE10K11L

Fig.1) It shows that 2(two) FOB key is registered, Smart ■


Key ECM is learnt status.
1. Is the smart Key unit learnt ?
▶ Neutralize the Engine ECM after erasing the
DTC with GDS.
Check that system is normal after checking the
DTC againg.
(If the DTC is set aganin, repalce Engine ECM)
Wait for more than 1 min. with IG ON so that s-
mart key ECM register PIN into Engine ECM a-
utomatically.
▶ Perform key teaching procedure after repla-
cing ECM and then, go to "Verification of Vehi-
cle Repair" Procedure.


After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has
been corrected.
1. Connect GDS and check "No. of Key learnt, ECM
status and Smartkey ECM status
2. Selet "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode and
then clear DTC
3. Operate the vehicle within the enable condition and
monitor the DTC on the GDS.
4. Are any DTCs present ?
▶ Go to the applicable troubleshooting proce-
dure.
▶ System is performing to specification at this
time.
VG12SK50P169611

passenger compartment
Smart key System consists of transponder, which is in 3. FOB is inserted in FOB Holder
the FOB key head, and Smart key ECM. Smart Key 4. Pressing Brake padel when FOB is in passenger
System has FOB holder, which includes antenna coil, to compartment
communicate with transponder for immobilizer ■ Condition for general authentication
communication.
1. Pressing start butteon when FOB is in the passenger
Smart Key ECM communicates with PDM via serial
compartment
communication line so that Smart Key ECM sends signal
to PDM.
FOB is requested authentication from Smart Key ECM by During the Immobilizer authentication, If there is any
using the LF antenna with LF communication. And then, wrong VIN(Vehicle Identification Number) or MIN(Model
FOB sends authentication signal through the SRx with Identification Number) signal on the communication
RF communication. message, PCM sets DTC P1696

With this procedure, Smart Key ECM sends


authentication signal to Engine ECM in order to allow the
engine start.
Authentication for immobilizer is classified two different
way. one is pre- authentication and the other is general
authentication.
Regardless of success or failure, Pre-authentication
makes Immoblizer lamp remains OFF. However, General
authentication makes Immobilizer lamp is ON for 30
seconds If authentication is successful. However, if
authentication is failed, Immobilizer lamp is OFF for 10
seconds.
■ Condition for Pre-authentication.
1. OFF and Driver door is open when FOB is in
passenger compartment
(Seek every 3 seconds for 30 seconds.)
2. OFF and Driver door is close when FOB is in
Enable Conditions • IG ON
Detecting time • 1 time
1. Faulty Smart key PCM
• Wrong VIN(Vehicle Identification Number), MIN(Model
Threshold value Identification Number)
- No DTC P1676 but wrong VIN or MIN

VG12SK50P1676D
VG12SK50P1676D1

1. IG KEY "ON" & Engine "OFF".


2. Erase DTC after connecting GDS.
3. Check Smart Key ECM status parameter if DTC is
retrieved.
SXMBE10K11L

Fig.1) It shows that 2(two) FOB key is registered, ▶ Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact
Smart Key ECM is learnt status. in Smart Key ECM and/or ECM's connector or
4. Is the smart Key ECM learnt ? was repaired and Smart key ECM memory was
▶ Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for l
ooseness, poor connection, bending, corrosio-
in Smart key ECM and/or PCM's connector or
n, contamination, deterioration, or damage. R-
was repaired and Smart key ECM memory was
epair or replace as necessary and then go to "
not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for l
Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
ooseness, poor connection, bending, corrosio-
n, contamination, deterioration, or damage. R- ▶ Substitute with a known-good Smart Key E-
epair or replace as necessary and then go to " CM and check for proper operation.
Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure. ▶ If the problem is corrected, replace Smart
▶ Go to "Component Inspection" procedure. Key ECM and then go to "Verification of Vehicl-
e Repair" procedure.



1. IG KEY "ON" & Engine "OFF"
2. Neutralize smart key ECM with GDS.
3. Perform key teaching procedure for smart key ECM
with GDS.

4. Is the neutralization of Smart Key ECM, Engine ECM


and key teaching normal ?


After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has
been corrected.
1. Connect GDS and check "No. of Key learnt, ECM
status and Smartkey ECM status
2. Selet "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode and
then clear DTC
3. Operate the vehicle within the enable condition and
monitor the DTC on the GDS.
4. Are any DTCs present ?
▶ Go to the applicable troubleshooting proce-
dure.
▶ System is performing to specification at this
time.
VG12SK50P169911

This is special function that engine can be started for


moving to an area where the key learning is processed
with twice IG ON. This function is only performed in
condtion that Engine EMS, Smart key unit, Transponder,
PDM and ESCL are all virgin status.
Engine can be started by the sequence.
■ Ignition ON with no cranking, Ignition OFF, Ignition
ON with cranking within a time interval
■ The following timing conditions have to be fulfilled for
successful start :
- Engine EMS, Smart key ECM, Transponder, PDM are
all virgin status
1. First Ignition ON more than 0.5 seconds and less
than 1.5 seconds.
2. Ignition OFF time is limited by the minimum of 0.2
seconds and the maximum of 1.5 seconds.
3. Ignition ON
The number of engine starts by "twice ignition on" is
limited. The maximum value is 32 times regardless of
cranking.

DTC P1699 is set if twice ignition ON exceeds maximum


limit over 32 times.
Enable Conditions • IG ON
1. Exceed the maximum limit of
• Exceed the maximum limit of Twice IGN ON (Over 32 t- Twice IGN ON
Detecting time
imes)

VG12SK50P1676D
VG12SK50P1676D1

1. IG KEY "ON" & Engine "OFF"


2. Erase DTC after connecting GDS
3. Check SMK status if DTC is retrieved.
SXMBE10K12L

Fig. 1 : It shows that 2(two) FOB key is registered,


Smart Key unit is virgin status.
4. Is the ECM status displayed "Lock" ?
▶ Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact
in Smart key unit and/or Smart key unit's conn-
ector or was repaired and Smart key unit mem-
ory was not cleared. Thoroughly check conne-
ctors for looseness, poor connection, bending,
corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or da-
mage. Repair or replace as necessary and th-
en go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" proce-
dure.
▶ Go to "Component Inspection" procedure.

Check Smart Key unit insepction


1. IG KEY "ON" & Engine "OFF"
2. Neutralize smart key unit with scantool.
3. Perform key teaching procedure for smart key unit
with scantool.
VG12SK50P169912S

VG12SK50P169913S

▶ Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact


in Smart key unit and/or ECM's connector or w-
4. Is the neutralization of Smart Key unit, Engine ECM as repaired and Smart key unit memory was n-
and key teaching normal ? ot cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for l-
ooseness, poor connection, bending, corrosio-
n, contamination, deterioration, or damage. R-
epair or replace as necessary and then go to "
Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
▶ Substitute with a known-good Smart Key un-
it and check for proper operation.
If the problem is corrected, replace Smart Key
unit and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Rep-
air" procedure.

■ After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has


been corrected.
1. Connect GDS and check "No. of Key learnt, ECM
status and Smartkey ECM status
2. Selet "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode and
then clear DTC
3. Operate the vehicle within the enable condition and
monitor the DTC on the GDS.
4. Are any DTCs present ?
▶ Go to the applicable troubleshooting proce-
dure.
▶ System is performing to specification at this
time.

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