Component Inspection

Check coil antenna.
1. Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect SMARTRA.
3. Monitor resistance between terminal "1" and "2" of SMARTRA.
  Specification: Approx 8.5Ω
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 1 And 2 Of SMARTRA
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
4. Is the measured resistance within specifications?
  YES
  
  Go to step 2.
  
  NO
  
  Check for open or short in antenna coil. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
Check SMARTRA
1. IGN "ON" & Engine "OFF"
2. Neutralize ECM and Register transponder key by scan tool.
  NOTE: Pin code is required to Neutralize 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.