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Neutralization Status Check

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Connect the cable of KDS/GDS to the Data Link Connector in Driver Side Crash Pad Lower Panel.
After IGN ON, select the "Neutralization Mode".

Fig 1: Scantool Display - Neutralization Mode

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Fig 2: Scantool Display - Enable Condition

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Fig 3: Scantool Display - SMK, ECM & ESCL Neutralization

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Fig 4: Scantool Display - ECM Neutralization - Pin Code Entry (1 Of 2)

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Fig 5: Scantool Display - ECM Neutralization - Pin Code Entry (2 Of 2)

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Fig 6: Scantool Display - Neutralization Information - IG OFF To ON

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Fig 7: Scantool Display - ESCL Neutralization - Pin Code Entry (1 Of 2)

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Fig 8: Scantool Display - ESCL Neutralization - Pin Code Entry (2 Of 2)

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Fig 9: Scantool Display - ESCL Neutralization - Completed

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Fig 10: Scantool Display - SMK Neutralization - Pin Code Entry (1 Of 2)

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Fig 11: Scantool Display - SMK Neutralization - Pin Code Entry (1 Of 2)

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Fig 12: Scantool Display - SMK Neutralization - Completed

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