Serial Communication Status Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Connect the cable of GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel.
Select the "Serial Communication Line Check".

Fig 1: Scantool Display - Serial Communication Line Check
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
After IG ON, select the "Receiver Communication Line Check".

Fig 2: Scantool Display - Receiver Communication Line Check
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Check the serial communication line with a GDS.
If the smart key runs normal, the communication of smart key unit and exterior receiver are normal.
If the smart key system does not operate properly, check the following items.
1. Disconnection or no response of the exterior receiver communication line.
2. The exterior receiver communication line disconnection and ground connection.