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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Reduce the speed and shift to a lower
gear before you start down a long or
steep downgrade. If you don't shift
down, you might have to use your
brakes so much that they would get hot
and no longer operate efficiently.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
reduce your speed to around 45
Front Hub / Knuckle / Tone Wheel
Components and
Components Location
Components
Brake disc screw
Brake disc
Hub
Hub bolt
Dust cover
Knuckle
Wheel bearing
Snap ring
Repair procedures
Replacement
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it i