Tech Tip: Finding Immobilizer Or Smart Key Pin Code (TT022)

Publication date: 2013-12-17
Reference number: TT022

TECH TIP: FINDING IMMOBILIZER OR SMART KEY PIN CODE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TT022, Date of Issue: 12/17/2013

KIA:

Various

SYMPTOM

How do I find the immobilizer or Smart Key Pin Code?

REPAIR

Use GDS or KGIS to find an immobilizer or Smart Key PIN code: Enter VIN or perform VIN Auto Detect. Go to Vehicle Information section on GDS or KGIS (The Vehicle Information tab can be found on the KGIS homepage). Find blue search box next to PIN code and select it. GSW login and password will be required. The immobilizer PIN code will be displayed where the search box had been displayed. Important note: The New PIN Code is for 2008MY and newer vehicles. Old PIN Code is for 2007MY and previous vehicles.

NOTE: Tech Tips are not a substitute for proper diagnosis.