Component Inspection

Check transponder and ECU status
1. IGN "ON" & Engine "OFF" with key intended to register
2. Monitor the "KEY STATUS" and "ECU STATUS" Parameter on the scan tool.
  Specification: `LEARNT'
  
  Fig 1: Scan Tool Display - Key Status
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  
  The current data in normal state. See Fig 1.
3. Are "KEY STATUS" and "ECU STATUS" Parameter 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
  
  Go to step 2.
Check SMARTRA
1. IGN "ON" & Engine "OFF"
2. Neutralize PCM (ECM) and Register transponder key by scan tool.
  NOTE: Pin code is required to Neutralize PCM (ECM) and to Register transponder key
3. Are Neutralizing and Registering completed normally?
  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 SMARTRA and check for proper operation.
  
  If the problem is corrected, replace SMARTRA and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.