DTC P1679-08: Immobilizer-EMS Data Fail (Data Frame, CS, Message Error): General Description
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The Immobilizer system performs mutual authentication among fob key, Smart Key (SMK), HCU and PCM. With this authentication, Immobilizer system allows to start main motor and engine running.