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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 - ID Register
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  3. After IG ON, select the "Antenna Status Check".
    Fig 2: Scantool Display - Antenna Status Check
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  4. Set the smart key near the corresponding antenna and operate it using GDS.
    Fig 3: Scantool Display - Interior Antenna 1
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    Fig 4: Scantool Display - Interior Antenna 1 (Message)
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  5. If the smart key operates normally, it means that the corresponding antenna, smart key (transmission & reception) and exterior receiver are also normal.
  6. Antenna status
    • INTERIOR Antenna
    • Trunk antenna
    • BUMPER/Antenna
    • DRV_DR Antenna
    • AST_DR Antenna
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