Serial Communication Status Check

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Connect the cable of GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel.
Select the "Serial Communication Line Check".

Fig 1: Screen Display - Serial Communication Line Check
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After IGN ON, select the "Receiver Communication Line Check".

Fig 2: Screen Display - Receiver Communication Line Check
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Check the serial communication line with a GDS.
If the smart key runs normal, the communication of smart key unit, exterior receiver are normal.
If the smart key runs abnormal, check the following parts.
- Disconnection or no response of the exterior receiver communication line.
- The exterior receiver communication line disconnection and ground connection.