Kia Sportage: Immobilizer System
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Schematic Diagrams
Circuit Diagram
Description and Operation
Description
The immobilizer system will disable the vehicle unless the proper ignition
key is used, in addition to the
Replacement
Problems And Replacement Parts:
Replacement Of ECM And SMARTRA
In case of a defective ECM, the unit has to be replaced with a "virgin" or
"neutral" ECM. Al
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 assem
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Description
The charging system includes a battery, an alternator with a built-in regulator, and the charging indicator light and wire.
The Alternator has built-in diodes, each rectifying AC current to DC current.
Therefore, DC current appears at alternator "B" terminal.
In addi
Components Location
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) #1
Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS)
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) #2
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS)
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) [integrated into ETC
Module]
Schematic Diagrams, Description and Operation
