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2011 - RX-8 - Body and Accessories
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-RELATED PARTS PROGRAMMING [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND START
SYSTEM]
Foreword
When replacing immobilizer system-related parts or programming an additional key, program the immobilizer system-related
parts so that the system operates normally. For immobilizer system-related parts programming, select the programming
procedures according to the service. (See
CAUTION:
The engine cannot be started if any step or procedure for each service operation is skipped. Perform all procedures in the order
of the steps.
If any metallic or magnetic object is near the key, communication between the key and the vehicle may be obstructed, resulting
in a failure to program the immobilizer system-related parts. Remove any metallic or magnetic objects, such as key holders, from
the key when programming immobilizer system-related parts.
If any of the following devices are inside the vehicle, programming of immobilizer system-related parts may fail. Do not bring
any of the following devices or similar products inside the vehicle when programming immobilizer system-related parts.
card key
M-MDS
Personal computer
Devices that can send/receive radio waves
If the engine is started during immobilizer system-related parts programming, the programming mode cancels. Therefore, do not
start the engine unless indicated in the procedure. Repeat the procedure from the beginning if the engine is started during the
immobilizer system-related parts programming.
If an card key is near the vehicle during immobilizer system-related parts programming, it may be programmed mistakenly. Keep
card keys 1 m away from the vehicle unless indicated in the procedure.
NOTE:
The "Valid key" or "Valid card key" referred to in this manual indicates the key that can start the engine.
Two or more key ID numbers must be programmed for the engine to start.
A maximum of eight key ID numbers can be programmed for one vehicle.
The number of programmed key ID numbers can be verified using the M-MDS.
Do not select any screen menu other than the ones indicated in the procedure during M-MDS operation.
Selection of Procedure for Immobilizer System-Related Parts Programming
1. Verify that the room fuse is equipped.
2. Select the applicable programming procedure from the service content of the immobilizer system-related parts.
Immobilizer System-Related Parts Service and Programming Procedure Table
No. Service
1
Additional key
Selection of Procedure for Immobilizer System-Related Parts
Have two or more
(See No.1 Additional Key Programming Procedure (Using Two Valid
valid keys
Programming.)
Programming procedure
Keys).)