Component Inspection

Check immobilizer lamp.
1. Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect ECM
3. Ground terminal "19" of immobilizer lamp.
4. Ignition "ON" and Monitor operation of immobilizer lamp.
  ■ Specification : Immobilizer lamp "ON"
  
  Fig 1: Grounding Terminal 19 Of Immobilizer Lamp
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
5. Is the Immobilizer lamp "ON"?
  YES
  
  Substitute with a known-good ECM and check for proper operation.
  
  If the problem is corrected, replace ECM and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
  
  NOTE: ECM substituted for old one must be in "Virgin" or "Neutral" status and Pin code is required to Neutralize ECM and to Register transponder key.
  
  NO
  
  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.