Component Inspection

Check transponder status
1. IGN "ON" & Engine "OFF" with key intended to register
2. Monitor the "KEY STATUS" Parameter on the scan tool.
  Specification: `VIRGIN' or `LEARNT'
  
  Fig 1: Scan Tool Display - Key Status
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  
  The current data in abnormal state. See Fig 1.
3. Is the measured value within specifications?
  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 transponder and check for proper operation.
  
  If the problem is corrected, replace transponder and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.