Kia Sportage: Smart key unit

Components and Components Location

 Components

Connector Pin Information

Connector A (14 Pin)

1. Ground 1
2. A_ACC
3. A_IGN2
4. A_IGN1
5. VBAT_CPU
6. VBAT_LOAD
7. Ground 2
8. -
9. O_Exterior buzzer
10. O_ACC Relay
11. O_IGN1 Relay
12. O_IGN2 Relay
13. O_Starter Relay
14. -

Connector В (26 Pin)

1. -
2. L_Driver lock button,
   L_Driver toggle button
3. -
4. -
5. -
6. L_SSB_Switch1
7. F_Wheel vehicle
8. L_SSB_Switch2
9. -
10. -
11. -
12. B_CAN_H
13. B_CAN_L
14. -
15. L_Passenger lock button,
    L_Passenger toggle button
16. -
17. -
18. -
19. L_Fob input
20. F_RPM
21. L_Start Feedback
22. -
23. -
24. -
25. -
26. L_Tailgate Switch

Connector C (16 Pin)

1. C_CAN_L
2. C_CAN_H
3. -
4. O_Holder illumination
5. -
6. Diagnostic К
7. L_Brake switch
8. Immobilizer data
9. RF_COM
10. EMS_COM
11. -
12. -
13. L_Stop lamp fuse
14. -
15. L P shift, L Clutch switch
16. Immobilizer clock

Connector D (22 Pin)

1. Immobilizer warning lamp
2. O_SSB_LED_AMBER
3. O_SSB_illumination power
4. O_Interior antenna 2 ground
5. O_Interior antenna 1 ground
6. -
7. -
8. O_Interior antenna 3 power
9. O_Buinper antenna power
10. O_Passenger side antenna power
11. O_Driver side antenna power
12. -
13. O_SSB_LED_Blue
14. O_SSB_illumination ground
15. O_Interior antenna 2 power
16. O_Interior antenna 1 power
17. -
18. -
19. O_Interior antenna 3 ground
20. O_Bumper antenna ground
21. O_Passenger side antenna ground
22. O_Driver side antenna ground

Schematic Diagrams

 Circuit Diagram

Repair procedures

 Removal

Smart Key Unit

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Remove the glove box.

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

3. After disconnecting the smart key unit connectors (A), loosen the smart key unit mounting nuts (2EA), and remove the smart key unit (B).

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RF Receiver

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Remove the floor console.

(Refer to the BD group - "Console")

3. Disconnect the RF receiver connector and remove the RF receiver mounting screws. Remove the RF receiver.

Interior 1 Antenna

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Remove the floor console.

(Refer to the BD group - "Console")

3. After loosening the antenna nuts (2EA) and connector (B). remove the interior 1 antenna (A).

NOTE

Release the connector lock (A) as indicated by the arrow, and then push-down the lock.

Make sure the connector is locked completely when installing.

Interior 2 Antenna

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Remove the floor console rear panel (A) using the appropriate tool.

NOTE

Take care not to damage and scratch the floor console rear panel and its related parts.

Take care not to damage the hook when removing the floor console rear panel.

3. After loosening the antenna nuts (2EA) and connector, remove the interior 2 antenna (A).

NOTE

Release the connector lock (A) as indicated by the arrow, and then push-down the lock.

Make sure the connector is locked completely when installing.

Interior 3 Antenna

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the rear seat assembly.

(Refer to the BD group - "Rear seat")

3. Remove the luggage side trim (RH, LH), and then remove the rear floor carpet.

(Refer to the BD group - "Interior trim")

4. After loosening the antenna nuts (2EA) and connector (A), remove the interior 3 antenna (B).

NOTE

Release the connector lock (A) as indicated by the arrow, and then push-down the lock.

Make sure the connector is locked completely when installing.

Exterior Bumper Antenna

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Lift the vehicle up using the lift.

(Refer to the GI group - "Lift And Support Points")

3. Remove the rear bumper.

(Refer to the BD group - "Rear bumper")

4. Disconnect the antenna connector (A) on the center of rear bumper.

5. After loosening the screws (2EA), remove the exterior bumper antenna (B).

Buzzer

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Remove the front left fender.

(Refer to the BD group - "Fender")

З. Disconnect the connector, then remove the buzzer (A).

Door Outside Handle

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Disconnect the connector after removing the door trim.

(Refer to the BD group - "Front door")

3. After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the key holder (A).

4. Remove the outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.

Tailgate Switch

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Remove the tailgate trim.

(Refer to the BD group - "Tailgate trim")

3. Disconnect the license lamp and tailgate switch connector (A). Disconnect the back warning camera connector (B).

4. Remove the screws (2EA) and clips (4EA). Remove the tailgate garnish (A).

5. Loosen the tailgate outside handle mounting screw. Remove the outside handle and license lamp (A).

 Inspection

Smart Key Unit

- Refer to BE group - Smart key system - inspection / self diagnosis with scan tool.

Smart Key Switch

- Refer to BE group - Smart key system - inspection / self diagnosis with scan tool.

Antenna

- Refer to BE group - Smart key system - inspection / self diagnosis with scan tool.

Tailgate Switch

1. Check for continuity between the tailgate switch terminals.

2. If needed, replace the switch.

 Installation

Smart Key Unit

1. Install the smart key unit.

2. Install the smart key unit mounting nuts, and then connect the connector.

3. Install the glove box.

4. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

RF Receiver

1. Install the RF receiver.

2. Install the floor console.

3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Interior 1 Antenna

1. Install the interior 1 antenna.

2. Install the floor console.

3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Interior 2 Antenna

1. Install the interior 2 antenna.

2. Install the floor console rear cover after connecting the connector.

3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Interior 3 Antenna

1. Install the interior 3 antenna.

2. Install the rear seat assembly.

3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Exterior Bumper Antenna

1. Install the exterior bumper antenna.

2. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Buzzer

1. Install the buzzer.

2. Install the front left fender.

3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Door Outside Handle

1. Install the outside handle.

2. Install the door trim.

3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Tailgate Switch

1. Install the tailgate switch.

2. Install the tailgate garnish.

3. Install the tailgate trim.

4. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

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