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Neutralization Status Check

  1. Connect the cable of KDS/GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel.
  2. After IGN ON, select the "Neutralization mode".
Fig 1: Scantool Display - ID Register
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Fig 2: Scantool Display - Neutralization Mode
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Fig 3: Scantool Display - ECM Neutralization
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Fig 4: Scantool Display - ECM Neutralization (Test Completed)
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Fig 5: Scantool Display - SMK Neutralization
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Fig 6: Scantool Display - SMK Neutralization (Input Pin Code)
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Fig 7: Scantool Display - SMK Neutralization (Test Completed)
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