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Serial Communication Status Check

  1. Connect the cable of GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel.
  2. Select the "Serial Communication Line Check".
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  3. After IGN ON, select the "Receiver Communication Line Check".
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  4. Check the serial communication line with a GDS.
  5. If the smart key runs normal, the communication of smart key unit, exterior receiver are normal.
  6. If the smart key runs abnormal, check the following items.
    • Disconnection or no response of the exterior receiver communication line.
    • The exterior receiver communication line disconnection and ground connection.