Step 1 - Communication Between Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU And Transponder Key ECU Is As Follows
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Prius. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- When the ignition is turned ON, the transponder key ECU checks if the key is pre-registered or not and sends the check result to the hybrid vehicle control ECU.
- When the hybrid vehicle control ECU confirms that the key is pre-registered, it transmits its own ID (random numbers) to the transponder key ECU.
- Receiving the ID, the transponder key ECU calculates internally and sends the calculated result back to the hybrid vehicle control ECU.
- The hybrid vehicle control ECU rechecks the calculation inside the ECU.
When the calculation result corresponds to its own ID, this enables the engine to start.