EMCS Functions Quick Guide

Enable EMCS

Key Off

Cruise Off

Key On (Engine OFF)

Cruise On

Turn the ignition to the off position.

Turn the cruise control to the off position.

Turn the ignition to the on position but do not start the car.

Turn the cruise control to the on position.

Unlock ECU or Disable Anti-Theft

EMCS must be enabled.

Enter Digit (Speed- Down)

Register Digit (Cancel - Push away from you)

Push the cruise control down to Speed- and let go corresponding to the digits of your security code.

Example: If your first digit is 5, Push Speed- and let go 5 times.

Push the cruise control away to Cancel to register the digit.

Repeat step 1 and 2 for each digit in your security code.

Example: If your code is 5-2-3-2

Digit 5: Down, Down, Down, Down, Down
Register 5: Away

Digit 2: Down, Down
Register 2: Away

Digit 3: Down, Down, Down
Register 3: Away

Digit 2: Down, Down
Register 2: Away

The EPC and CEL will flash back and forth when you have successfully entered your security code!

Select Program

EMCS must be enabled and unlocked.

Hold Speed- Down

1-4 Blinks Per Second

Release

Confirmation*

Hold Speed- Down.

The CEL will blink, pause and repeat.

  • Program 1 - 1 blink
  • Program 2 - 2 blinks
  • Program 3 - 3 blinks
  • Program 4 - 4 blinks

When it's flashing the number of times per second equal to the program slot you want, release the Speed- button.

*Only Some Models

The EPC light blinks 1 to 4 times indicating the program you selected.

If you get this confirmation, skip the steps below. You may start the car and go.

Key Off (10 Seconds)

Key On (Engine Off & Wait)

Key Off

Key On

Turn the key to the off position and wait 10 seconds.

Turn the key to the on position and wait till the EPC and CEL stop flashing.

Turn the key off.

Turn the key on and go!

Lock ECU

EMCS must be enabled and unlocked.

Hold Speed+(Push Up)

3 Blinks Per Second

Release

Confirmation

Push and hold the Cruise Control lever up for Speed+.

The CEL will flash, pause and repeat.

Let go of Speed+ when the CEL is flashing 3 time per second.

The EPC and CEL will flash back and forth to confirm the ECU is locked out.

Enable Anti-Theft

EMCS must be enabled and unlocked. No more than 1.5 seconds can elapse between each step below. This may be preformed with the vehicle running.

Speed-

Speed-

Speed+

Speed+

Push Speed- Down.

Push Speed- Down.

Push Speed+ Up.

Push Speed+ Up.

Speed-

Speed-

Speed+

Speed+

Push Speed- Down.

Push Speed- Down.

Push Speed+ Up.

Push Speed+ Up.

Confirmation

The CEL will flash indicating anti-theft is enabled. Anti-Theft will run the next time the key is cycled.

Run Fault Code Erase

EMCS must be enabled and unlocked.

Hold Speed+(Push Up)

1 Blink Per Second

Release

Push and hold the Cruise Control lever up for Speed+.

The CEL will flash, pause and repeat.

Let go of Speed+ when the CEL is flashing 1 time per second.

Run Throttle Body Alignment

EMCS must be enabled and unlocked. Engine must be cold. Only available on 1.8T, 2.7T, 4.2T, 24V VR6 and first generation 3.2L VR6.

Hold Speed+(Push Up)

2 Blinks Per Second

Release

Push and hold the Cruise Control lever up for Speed+.

The CEL will flash, pause and repeat.

Let go of Speed+ when the CEL is flashing 2 time per second.

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