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Repair Procedures: Inspection

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  1. It will be able to diagnose defects of Smart key with GDS quickly. GDS can operates actuator forcefully, input/output value monitoring and self diagnosis.
  2. Select model and "Smart key system (Button start)" menu.
    Fig 1: Display - Smart Key System (Button Start) Menu Screen
    G09767449Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Select "Current Data", if you want to check current data of smart key system.

    It provides the input/output status of each module.

    Fig 2: Display - Smart Key System Current Data Screen
    G09767450Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. If you want to check smart key system operation forcefully, select "Actuation test".
    Fig 3: Display - Smart Key System Key Out Indicator Screen
    G09767451Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.