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Monitor GDS Data

■ Check PCM communication 

  1. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF"
  2. Connect GDS and setup the oscilloscope.
  3. Back probe and measure signal waveform of Pin No. 24 (EMS COM) terminal of PCM main harness connector and chassis ground by using VMI A channel.

    Specification:  Refer to Fig 1 Below

    Fig 1: Screen Display - Communication Signal Waveform Between SMK Unit And PCM
    G12175157Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Is the measured signal waveform normal?

    YES 

    • Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in Smart Key unit and/or PCM's connector or was repaired and Smart Key unit and 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.

    NO 

    • Go to "SMK Status Information" procedure.

■ SMK Status Information 

  1. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF"
  2. Erase DTC after connecting GDS.
  3. Check Smart key status in "Vehicle S/W Management  ", if DTC is retrieved.
    Fig 2: Screen Display - Select SMK Status Information In Vehicle S/W Management
    G12175158Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Screen Display - Registered Key Number And Learning Status
    G12175159Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Is the Smart key unit learnt status?

    YES 

    • Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in Smart Key unit and/or PCM's connector or was repaired and Smart Key unit and 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.

    NO