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Scantool Data Analysis

■ Check DTC 

  1. Connect GDS.
  2. IG "ON" and engine "OFF".
  3. Select "DTC Analysis" mode.
  4. After erase DTC, keep the vehicle condition within "the enable conditions" (Refer to "DTC DETECTING CONDITION " table
    Fig 1: Screen Display - IMMO TX Short To Ground
    G07417305Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Is the same DTC occurred again?

    YES 

    Go to next procedure.

    NO 

    Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in PDM's connector or was repaired and PDM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly 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.

■ Service Data Analysis 

  1. IG "OFF" and connect GDS.
  2. IG "ON" and select "Current Data" menu.
  3. Check the service data of SMART KEY HOLDER INSERT SIGNAL.

    Specification :  ON (When the fob is inserted in the holder.)

    Fig 2: Screen Display - FOB In Switch On Current Data
    G07417306Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Is the service data within specifications?

    YES 

    Thoroughly 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 

    Go to next procedure.