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Antenna 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. Select the "Antenna Status Check".
    Fig 1: Scantool Display - Selecting Antenna Status Check
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  3. After IG ON, select the "Antenna Status Check".
    Fig 2: Scantool Display - Antenna Status Check
    G07426708Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Set the smart key near the related antenna and operate it with a GDS.
    Fig 3: Scantool Display - Interia Antenna 1
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    Fig 4: Scantool Display - Interia Antenna 2 (Test Complete)
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  5. If the smart key runs normal, the related antenna, smart key (transmission, reception) and exterior receiver are normal.
  6. Antenna status
    1. INTERIOR Antenna 1
    2. INTERIOR Antenna 2
    3. INTERIOR Antenna 3
    4. BUMPER Antenna
    5. DRV_DR Antenna
    6. AST_DR Antenna