Introduction to Key Programming
Module objectives:
By the end of this module you will be able to:
● Explain what key programming is and why modern vehicles need it.
● Identify major key types and understand in detail how each one works.
● Describe the basic programming communication flow (immobilizer ↔ key).
● List and use common tools for cutting, cloning, and programming keys.
● Follow a basic step-by-step programming procedure and troubleshoot common
issues.
● Apply safety, legal, and professional ethics on the job.
Topics of Course
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Introduction to Key Programming
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Quiz Time: Introduction into Key Programming
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Glossary:
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1. Anatomy of a Toyota Key
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2. Remote Systems in Toyota (Type 1–4)
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3. Immobilizer Systems (Type 1–9)
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4. Smart Key Systems (Type 1–3)
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5. Transponder Types & Programming Logic
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6. ID Box, Smart Box & Certification ECU
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7. EEPROM & Flash Memory
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8. Key Generation Guidelines
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9. Key Blades & Cutting Machines
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10. OBD PROGRAMMING TOOLS & WORKFLOWS
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11. EEPROM Work Guidelines& Workflows
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12. TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST
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QUIZ TIME: TOYOTA KEY SYSTEMS
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Glossary of Key Terms
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1. Anatomy of a Honda Key (Mechanical + Electronic)
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2. Honda Immobilizer System Architecture
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3. Honda Immobilizer Types & Pin Systems
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4. Chip Families & Cloneability
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5. EEPROM / Memory Locations in Honda
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6. ID Box & SKCU Details
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7. Key Cutting: Blade Types, Machines & Best Practices
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8.Cloning vs Programming Honda Keys
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9. Tools Used for Honda Key Programming (OBD, EEPROM, SKCU Bench Work & More)
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10. Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
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Quiz Time: Honda Key Systems
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Glossary of Key Terms
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1. Introduction to Nissan Key Systems
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2. Anatomy of Nissan Key Systems
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3. Nissan Key Blade Types & Cutting Technology
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4. Nissan Transponder & Chip Families
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5. Nissan PIN Systems (Type 1–4): Understanding Security Access Codes in Nissan Programming
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6. Nissan Remote Key Types (Type 1 & Type 2)
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7. Nissan Smart Key Types (4-bit, 12-bit, 20-bit)
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8. Nissan Immobilizer Architecture & Module Matching
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9.Tools, Consumables & Recommended Workflows
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10. Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Guide
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11. Model-Year & Regional Variations
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12. Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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Quiz Time: Nissan Key Systems
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Glossary
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1. Anatomy of a Mitsubishi Key (mechanical + electronic)
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2. Remote Key Types 1–8
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3. Smart Key Types (Type 1 – Type 5)
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4. Immobilizer Types 1–13
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5. System Architecture & CAN Overview
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6. Transponder Families & Cloning vs Programming
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7. EEPROM Work & Case Studies
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8. Module Replacement & Matching
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9. Diagnostics, Flowcharts & AKL Scenarios
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10. Tools, Workflows & Comparison Tables
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Quiz Time: Mistubishi
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1. Anatomy of a Subaru Key
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2. Subaru Smart Key Types (C, D, 3, 4, 5)
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3. Subaru Transponder Chip Families & Model-Year Variations
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4. Subaru Remote Key Types (Type 1, Type 2, Type 3)
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5. Subaru Transponder Chip Families
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6. EEPROM & Memory Work in Subaru Vehicles
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7. OBD Programming Tools for Subaru Key Systems
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8. Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
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Quiz time: Subaru Key Systems
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Glossary
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Glossary
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1. Introduction to KIA Immobilizer Systems
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2. KIA Remote Key Systems Overview
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3. KIA REMOTE KEY TYPES
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4. KIA SMART KEY SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
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5. KIA SMART KEY TYPES EXPLAINED (TYPES 1–6)
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6. SMART KEY EMERGENCY START, PIN CODES & DETAILED PROGRAMMING WORKFLOWS
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING (REMOTE + SMART KEY SYSTEMS)
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8. ADVANCED CASE STUDIES (BCM, SMK, EEPROM)
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9. COMMON MISTAKES & HOW TO AVOID THEM
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10. TOOLS, WORKFLOWS & BEST PRACTICES
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Quiz Time: KIA Key Systems
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Glossary
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1. Introduction to Mazda Key Systems
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2. Immobilizer System Architecture
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3. Mazda Immobilizer Types (OBD Systems)
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4. Mazda Remote Key Types (Blade Keys)
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5. Mazda Smart Key Systems (Types 1–6)
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6. Transponder Types & Programming Logic
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7. PIN Retrieval, Incode/Outcode & Mazda PATS Security Codes
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8. EEPROM & Module Work (Mazda IC, PCM, BCM, SKCM)
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9. Smart Key Emergency Start, PINs & Detailed Programming Workflows
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10. Tools, worklfow, best practices.
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11. Troubleshooting Guide (Remote + Smart Key + PATS + CAN Systems)
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12. Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
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Quiz Time: Mazda
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Glossary
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1. Anatomy of a Suzuki Key
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2 . Suzuki Immobilizer System Architecture
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3. Suzuki Remote Key Types (Type 1–4)
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4. Suzuki Smart Key Types
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5. Transponder Types & Programming Logic in Suzuki
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6. PIN Retrieval, Security Codes & Suzuki Incode/Outcode Logic
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7. EEPROM & Module Work (Suzuki ICU, BCM, ECM, SMK)
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8. OBD Diagnostic & Key Programming Tools for Suzuki
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9. Troubleshooting Guide (Suzuki Remote, Smart Key, Immobilizer & CAN Systems)
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10. Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
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Quiz Time: Suzuki Key Systems
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