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Neutralizing Of SMARTRA

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The EMS can be set to the status "neutral" by tester.

Ignition key (regardless of key status) is inserted and after IGN ON. If receiving the correct vehicle password from GST, SMARTRA can be neutralized. The neutralization of SMARTRA is possible if DPN is same as the value inputted by GST.

In case that the SMARTRA status is neutral, the EMS keeps the lock state. And the start is not possible by "twice ignition".

In case of changing the vehicle password, new virgin transponder must be only used. And in case of virgin key, after Learning the key of vehicle password, it can be used.

If wrong vehicle specific data has been sent to SMARTRA three times continuously or intermittently, the SMARTRA will reject the request to enter neutral mode for one hour. Disconnecting the battery or other manipulation cannot reduce this time. After connecting the battery the timer starts again for one hour.

NOTE:
  • Neutralizing Setting condition:
    • In case of "SMARTRA status", "Learnt"
    • Input correct Pin code by tester
  • Neutralizing meaning:
    • Vehicle password (DPN Code) & SEK Code deletion.
    • Permission of New DPN Learning.
Fig 1: SMARTRA Terminal Continuity Chart
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Fig 2: Screen Display - ID Register
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Fig 3: Screen Display - Input Pin Code (Smartra Neutral Mode)
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Fig 4: Screen Display - Starting Test
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Fig 5: Screen Display - Test Completed
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Fig 6: Screen Display - IG Off
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Fig 7: Screen Display - Smartra3 Status
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