Component Inspection

PCM Neutralization
1. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF"
2. Perform "Neutralize Mode" in the "Vehicle S/W Management" with GDS.
3. Neutralize smart key unit with GDS. (Fig 1, Fig 2, Fig 3)
  CAUTION: Pin code must be prepared to Neutralize Smart Key unit and to perform key teaching procedure.
  
  Fig 1: PCM Neutralization Process (1 Of 3)
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  Fig 2: PCM Neutralization Process (2 Of 3)
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  Fig 3: PCM Neutralization Process (3 Of 3)
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4. Was Neutralization successfully performed?
  YES
  - go to "Smart Key unit Learning" procedure.
  NO
  - Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
  - If problem still occurs, replace PCM and then go to "VERIFICATION OF REPAIR " procedure.
Smart Key unit Learning
1. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
2. Connect GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).
3. Select "Vehicle S/W Management" with GDS.
4. Perform "Smart Key Code Saving" in "Vehicle S/W Management" and proceed according to the guide.
  CAUTION: Pin code must be prepared to Neutralize Smart Key unit and to perform key teaching procedure.
  
  Fig 4: Smart Key Code Saving Process (1 Of 6)
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  Fig 5: Smart Key Code Saving Process (2 Of 6)
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  Fig 6: Smart Key Code Saving Process (3 Of 6)
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  Fig 7: Smart Key Code Saving Process (4 Of 6)
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  Fig 8: Smart Key Code Saving Process (5 Of 6)
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  CAUTION: Register Smart Key according to the guide.
  
  Fig 9: Smart Key Code Saving Process (6 Of 6)
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5. Is the neutralization of Smart Key unit, Engine PCM and key teaching normal?
  YES
  - Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in Smart key unit and/or PCM 's connector or was repaired and Smart key unit memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF REPAIR " procedure.
  NO
  - Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
  - If problem still occurs, replace PCM and then go to "VERIFICATION OF REPAIR " procedure.
  NOTE:
  - PIN code is programmed in Smart key unit, Transponder, ESCL.
    
    If the Smart key unit is not registered with PIN, key teaching process is not proceeded
    
    Registering PIN is available after Smart Key unit is neutralized.
    
    Neutralization of Engine PCM is available with GDS (Registering PIN code)
    
    If the virgin engine PCM is installed on vehicle, Engine PCM is automatically programmed PIN code by Smart Key unit
    
    Registering PIN code is only possible for virgin or neutralized status.