Smart Key Code Registration (Using GDS)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Kia Soul EV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Connect the DLC cable of GDS to the data link connector (16 pins) in driver side crash pad lower panel, turn the power on GDS.

Fig 1: Locate Data Link Connector
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Select the vehicle model and then perform "CODE SAVING".

Fig 2: Scantool Display - Code Saving
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After selecting "CODE SAVING" menu, press the "ENTER" button to display the following screen.

Fig 3: Scantool Display - Code Saving Method
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After pushing the SSB to "OFF", push "ENTER" key to proceed to the next mode for code saving. Follow steps 1 to 4 and then code saving is completed.

Fig 4: Scantool Display - Code Saving
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Fig 5: Scantool Display - Code Saving Method (First Transmitter)
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Fig 6: Scantool Display - Code Saving
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Fig 7: Scantool Display - Code Saving Method (Second Transmitter)
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Fig 8: Scantool Display - Code Saving
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Fig 9: Scantool Display - Code Saving Method (Third Transmitter)
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Fig 10: Scantool Display - Code Saving
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Fig 11: Scantool Display - Code Saving Method (Fourth Transmitter)
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Fig 12: Scantool Display - Code Saving
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