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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No known admin key available
  • The admin key is lost/stolen
  • Aftermarket remote start system has been programmed as the admin MyKey™
  • REFER to MYKEY® PROGRAMMING  to clear all programmed MyKeys™. PROGRAM the aftermarket remote start system as a MyKey™.
  • No MyKey™ messages available
  • Unlimited key mode is enabled
  • MyKey™ acts as an admin key
  • Aftermarket remote start system was used to start the vehicle
  • REFER to MYKEY® PROGRAMMING  to clear all programmed MyKeys™. PROGRAM the aftermarket remote start system as a MyKey™.
  • Cannot locate the MyKey™ restricted key
  • The MyKey™ restricted key is lost/stolen
  • All keys have been programmed to a MyKey™ restricted key status
  • Aftermarket remote start system has been programmed as the admin MyKey™
  • REFER to MYKEY® PROGRAMMING  to clear all programmed MyKeys™. PROGRAM the aftermarket remote start system as a MyKey™.
  • Total number of admin keys and MyKeys™ programmed includes one more key than customer has
  • An unauthorized key has been programmed to the vehicle as a MyKey™ restricted key or as an admin key
  • The vehicle has an aftermarket remote start system
  • INFORM the customer of the normal vehicle operation. RELEASE the vehicle to the customer. If necessary, REFER to CLEAR MYKEY™ RESTRICTED FEATURES  to clear all programmed MyKeys™. This action also clears any MyKey™ restrictions the remote start system may have.
  • The MyKey™ distance does not accumulate
  • The MyKey™ is not being used by the intended driver
  • The MyKey™ system has recently been cleared
  • MAKE SURE the key being used is a MyKey™ restricted key by observing the message center messages when the vehicle is started using the MyKey™. VERIFY the MyKey™ restricted key is being used by driving the vehicle using the MyKey™ restricted key and checking the miles accumulated before and after the drive.
  • Cannot create a MyKey™
  • Engine was started using an aftermarket remote start system that is programmed as a MyKey™ restricted key
  • MyKey™ restricted key is already in the ignition lock cylinder
  • Unlimited key mode is enabled
  • Key in the ignition lock cylinder is the only one admin key left
  • INFORM the customer of the normal vehicle operation. There must always be one admin key.
  • Cannot configure/clear the MyKey™ feature
  • MyKey™ restricted key in the ignition lock cylinder
  • Engine was started using an aftermarket remote start system that is programmed as a MyKey™ restricted key
  • INFORM the customer of the normal vehicle operation. An admin key must be used to configure or clear MyKey™
  • No MyKey™ restricted keys are programmed