Component Inspection

Check communication between ECM and scantool
1. IGN "ON" & Engine "OFF".
2. Connect scantool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
3. Erase the DTC and Monitor Parameter of immobilizer on the Scantool.
  * Try one more time from "select car model" even if "Communication error" is present on the scantool
  
  Fig 1: Scan Tool Display - CURRENT DATA
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
4. Is the communication between ECM and scantool normal?
  YES
  
  If ECM is in "Locked by Timer" status. Keep "KEY ON" status for 1 hours to withdraw "Locked by Timer" status. Then repair or replace as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
  
  NO
  
  Substitute with a known-good scantool and check for proper operation.
  
  If the problem is corrected, Go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.