Kia Sportage: Immobilizer Control Unit | Antenna Coil

Repair procedures

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

(Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad")

3. Remove the steering column assembly.

(Refer to the ST group - "steering column & shaft")

4. Disconnect the connector of the SMARTRA unit and then remove the SMARTRA unit (A) after loosening a bolt.

[USA]

[Canada]

Disconnect the connector of the SMARTRA unit (A) and then remove the bracket and immobilizer unit.

Installation

1. Install the immobilizer control unit after connecting the unit connector.

2. Install the steering column assembly.

3. Install the crash pad lower panel.

Antenna Coil

Repair procedures

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds (A).

NOTE

Take care not to damage and scratch the shrouds and its related parts.

Take care not to damage the hook when removing the upper and lower shrouds.

3. Disconnect the 6P connector (B) of the coil antenna and then remove the coil antenna (A).

Installation

1. Install the coil antenna and connect the 6P connector.

2. Install the steering column upper and lower shrouds.

Troubleshooting

Diagnosis Of Immobilizer Faults

• Communication between the ECM and the SMARTRA.
• Function of the SMARTRA and the transponder.
• Data stored in the ECM related to the immobilizer function.

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