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Monitor Scantool Data

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  1. Check transponder and ECU status.
    1. IGN "ON" & Engine "OFF" with key intended to register.
    2. Monitor the "ECU, KEY, Smartra STATUS" Parameter on the Scantool.

      Specification:  'LEARNT'

      Fig 1: Scantool Display - ECU, KEY, Smartra STATUS Parameter On Current Data
      G07425884Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      This data show that 3 keys have been taught, ECU has been learnt, the Key in key cylinder has been learnt and SMARTRA3 has been learnt.

    3. Has the KEY status learnt?

      YES 

      • Check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration damage on the PCM or SMARTRA and this DTC has not erased in previous repair. Repair as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

      NO 

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