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Neutralization Status Check

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  1. Connect the cable of GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel.
  2. After IG ON, select the "Neutralization mode".
    Fig 1: Scantool Display - Selecting Neutralization Mode
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    Fig 2: Scantool Display - Neutralization Mode
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    Fig 3: Scantool Display - ECM Neutralization
    G07426722Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 4: Scantool Display - ECM Neutralization (Test Complete)
    G07426723Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 5: Scantool Display - SMK Neutralization
    G07426724Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 6: Scantool Display - SMK Neutralization (Pin Code)
    G07426725Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 7: Scantool Display - SMK Neutralization (Test Complete)
    G07426726Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Input Switch List 

    INPUT SWITCH CHART

    No Item name Unit
    1 SSB SW2 -
    2 ACC -
    3 IGN1 -
    4 Gear 'P' Position -
    5 Brake SW -
    6 FL Door Lock Button -
    7 FR Door Lock Button -
    8 Trunk Lid SW -
    9 Battery Voltage -
    10 Alternator Voltage -
    11 KEY out Indicator Lamp -
    12 Immobilizer Lamp -
    13 External Buzzer -

    Actuator List 

    ACTUATOR CHART

    No. Item name Condition
    1 KEY out Indicator Lamp  Ignition switch ON Engine off 
    2 Immo. indicator Lamp Ignition switch ON Engine off
    3 External Buzzer Ignition switch ON Engine off
    4 Interior Antenna 1 Active Ignition switch ON Engine off
    5 Interior Antenna 2 Active Ignition switch ON Engine off
    6 Interior Antenna 3 Active Ignition switch ON Engine off
    7 Bumper Antenna Active Ignition switch ON Engine off
    8 DRV_DR Antenna Active Ignition switch ON Engine off
    9 AST_DR Antenna Active Ignition switch ON Engine off