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Smart Key Programming Procedures When Both Smart Keys Are Lost (GEN048)

Publication date: 2011-01-01
Reference number: GEN048

SMART KEY PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES WHEN BOTH SMART KEYS ARE LOST

SMART KEY PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES WHEN BOTH SMART KEYS ARE LOST

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GENERAL INFO. 048, Date of Issue:  January, 2011
KIA: All Models
GROUP: GEN

SERVICE INFORMATION

This bulletin provides programming information for vehicles for which both Smart Keys are missing. Without a Smart Key the vehicle will not power up. Please follow the programming procedure outlined in this bulletin when replacing both Smart Keys.

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NOTE: If it is determined that a customer has lost both Smart Keys, then the customer will be responsible for the cost of replacement Smart Keys.

PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE

  1. Connect GDS to vehicle and select Option Treatment. 
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  2. Select Vehicle  , then Year  , and then Engine  .

    The screen shown on the right is for demonstrative purposes only, and will vary depending on model.

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  3. Select PIC  for the system, and then the Smart Key Unit  .

    Press OK  .

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  4. Select Neutralization Mode  .
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  5. Neutralize all three modules. PIN codes must be entered, (PIN codes can be found on KGIS).
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  6. Once all three modules have been neutralized, select System  to change to PIC System Code Saving  .
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  7. Select PIC  , and then select Smart Key Code Saving  .
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  8. Insert a NEW  Smart Key into the holder in the center armrest as per the on screen prompt.

    Input the PIN code.

    Press OK. 

    Repeat step   8  for the second Smart Key Input PIN code 

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    NOTE: Only 2 Smart Keys can be programmed per vehicle.