Component Inspection

Check coil antenna
1. Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect SMARTRA.
3. Measure resistance between terminal "1" and "2" of SMARTRA.
  Specification: Approx 8.5 Ω
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal "1" And "2" Of SMARTRA
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
4. Is the measured resistance within specifications?
  YES : Go to step 2.
  
  NO : Check for open or short in antenna coil. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
Check SMARTRA
1. IGN "ON" & Engine "OFF"
2. Neutralize ECM and Register transponder key by scan tool.
  NOTE: Pin code is required to Neutralize ECM and to Register transponder key
3. Are Neutralizing and Registering completed normally?
  YES : Check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
  
  NO : Substitute with a known-good SMARTRA and check for proper operation.
  
  If the problem is corrected, replace SMARTRA and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.