Component Inspection

Check immobilizer lamp.
1. Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect PCM (ECM).
3. Ground terminal "C4" of immobilizer lamp.
4. Ignition "ON" and Monitor operation of immobilizer lamp.
  Specification: Immobilizer lamp "ON"
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 1 And 2 Of SMARTRA
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
5. Is the Immobilizer lamp "ON"?
  YES
  
  Substitute with a known-good PCM (ECM) and check for proper operation.
  
  If the problem is corrected, replace PCM (ECM) and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
  
  NOTE: PCM (ECM) substituted for old one must be in "Virgin" or "Neutral" status and Pin code is required to Neutralize PCM (ECM) and to Register transponder key.
  
  NO
  
  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.