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Self Diagnosis With GDS

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Kia Soul EV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Smart key system defects can be quickly diagnosed with the GDS. GDS quickly operates actuator to monitor input/output values and self diagnose.

The followings are the major problems in SMART KEY system.

  1. Problem in SMART KEY unit input.
  2. Problem in SMART KEY unit.
  3. Problem in SMART KEY unit output.

The following three diagnostic solutions will be the main solution process to a majority of concerns.

  1. SMART KEY unit Input problem: switch diagnosis
  2. SMART KEY unit problem: communication diagnosis
  3. SMART KEY unit Output problem: antenna and switch output diagnosis