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PDM Diagnosis With GDS

  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 if you want to check PDM.
    Fig 1: GDS Display - Selecting Smart Key Unit
    G06496501Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Select "PDM" in the menu.
    Fig 2: GDS Display - Selecting PDM
    G06496502Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Select "Current Data", if you want to check current data of PDM.

    It provides the input/output status of each module.

    Fig 3: GDS Display - Current Data Screen
    G06496503Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. If you want to check PDM data operation forcefully, select "Actuation test".
    Fig 4: GDS Display - Actuation Test Screen
    G06496504Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.