Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000026A24
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [09/2022 - 11/2022]
Title: THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function (TMMMS Made)): Touching Unlock Sensor for Certain Period of Time does not Unlock All Doors; 2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 - 11/2022]

Touching Unlock Sensor for Certain Period of Time does not Unlock All Doors

DESCRIPTION

If the entry unlock function of the driver door cannot be operated by touching and holding the unlock sensor of the driver door, but can be operated through other methods, it can be determined that the request code is being transmitted properly from the driver door. In this case, the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) may be malfunctioning.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • When using the GTS with the ignition switch off, connect the GTS to the DLC3 and turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less until communication between the GTS and the vehicle begins. Then select the vehicle type under manual mode and enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key. While using the GTS, periodically turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less to maintain communication between the GTS and the vehicle.
  • The smart key system (for Entry Function) uses the CAN communication system. Inspect the communication function by following How to Proceed with Troubleshooting. Troubleshoot the smart key system (for Entry Function) after confirming that the communication systems are functioning properly.

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  • Before replacing the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly), refer to Precaution.

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  • After repair, confirm that no DTCs are output by performing "DTC Output Confirmation Operation".
  • Check that there are no electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies in the vehicle.

HINT:

Touching the unlock sensor for a certain period of time to unlock all of the doors can only be performed if the customize setting "Door Unlock Mode2" is set to "Driver".

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK CUSTOMIZE SETTING (DOOR UNLOCK MODE2)

(a) Select the setting by referring to the table below.

Smart Key / Access

Tester Display

Description

Default

Setting

ECU

Door Unlock Mode2

Function that sets which doors are unlocked by the entry unlock function.

Driver

0:All,1:Driver

Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly)

HINT:

Touching the unlock sensor for a certain period of time to unlock all of the doors can only be performed if the customize setting "Door Unlock Mode2" is set to "Driver".

Result

Proceed to

The customize setting is set to Driver

A

The customize setting is set to All

B

B

PERFORM CUSTOMIZE SETTING

A

2.

CHECK CUSTOMIZE SETTING (DOOR UNLOCK SENSOR TOUCH TIME ADJUST)

(a) Select the setting by referring to the table below.

Smart Key / Access

Tester Display

Description

Default

Setting

ECU

Door Unlock Sensor Touch Time Adjust

Function that sets the length of time the unlock sensor on the door outside handle assembly (for driver door) must be touched to unlock all of the doors.

Middle

00:OFF,01:Short,10:Middle,11:Long

Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly)

Result

Proceed to

The customize setting is set to Short, Middle or Long

A

The customize setting is set to OFF

B

B

PERFORM CUSTOMIZE SETTING

A

3.

READ VALUE USING GTS (D-DOOR TOUCH SENSOR)

(a) Turn the ignition switch off.

*a

Unlock Sensor (Backside)

(b) Open and close the driver door.

(c) With the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly outside of the vehicle, press the lock switch of the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly to lock all of the doors.

(d) Hold the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly at the same height as the door outside handle assembly and approximately 0.3 m (0.984 ft.) from the driver door.

(e) Check that the LED of the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly blinks.

(f) Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.

(g) Touch the unlock sensor on the backside of the front door outside handle assembly (for driver door) for 2 seconds or more.*

  • *: Perform this step 3 seconds or more after performing step (f).

HINT:

When checking the operation of the unlock sensor again, make sure to perform the procedure from step (a).

Body Electrical > Smart Key > Data List

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

D-Door Touch Sensor

Driver door touch sensor (unlock sensor)

OFF or ON

OFF: Driver door touch sensor (unlock sensor) not touched

ON: Driver door touch sensor (unlock sensor) touched

  • Displays whether the unlock sensor is on or off (even if the sensor is touched and contact is maintained, "ON" is displayed only momentarily).
  • Use this Data List item to help determine if there is an unlock sensor malfunction when the entry unlock function does not operate.

Body Electrical > Smart Key > Data List

Tester Display

D-Door Touch Sensor

OK:

The GTS display changes correctly in response to the operation of the front door outside handle assembly (for driver door).

OK

REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY)

NG

REPLACE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY (FOR DRIVER DOOR)