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Passive entry and start systems using a “smart key” have been available on select vehicles for many years now. These systems allow a driver to leave the key in their pocket while both entering and starting the vehicle. The smart key communicates wirelessly with a receiver which then communicates with other modules over a wired network. These systems are typically very reliable, but when they fail and a vehicle will not start, technicians will need to understand how they work to diagnose them.

The goal of this class is to prepare the aftermarket technician to be ready to diagnose and repair push button start systems.  Technicians will learn to differentiate between a smart key system fault and a module-controlled starter fault. Technicians will learn the core components involved with all push button start systems, as well as the OE specific components and their operation on four different vehicles.

After completing this class, the technician will be able to:

  • Understand module controlled starting systems
  • Identify the core components of a push button start system
  • Understand the necessary inputs to allow for passive engine start
  • Identify service and repair issues
  • Diagnose wireless communication faults
  • Diagnose wired communication faults
  • Identify which part of the system has failed and create a diagnostic plan
  • Read and interpret a starting system wiring schematic

12 reviews for Push Button Start Systems Assessment

  1. Bob Barrett

    great material

  2. William Heckathorn

    Very helpful information

  3. Ronald Page

    this is a great help for us to figure this system out

  4. Michael Kijowski

    The class was very informative.

  5. Nick Chobchean

    Great class, very informative. Thanks SMP & Fisher Auto.

  6. Michael A. Combs

    Lots of help understanding push button start systems

  7. Tim Weiss

    Great information

  8. James Nicely

    Good class. Taught with a common sense approach

  9. Doug Thesing

    great job!

  10. Doug Thesing

    good job

  11. Doug Thesing

    I learned a lot!

  12. Patrick Austin

    Good information.

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