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
SEE MORE:
The hood serves as a cover for the
engine compartment.
Open the hood if maintenance work
needs to be performed in the engine
compartment or if you need to look at
the compartment.
Opening the hood
Pull the release lever to unlatch the
hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
OBD-II review
1. Overview
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) began regulation of On Board
Diagnostics (OBD) for vehicles sold in
California beginning with the 1988 model year. The first phase, OBD-L required
monitoring of the fuel metering
system, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)