Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
PDM Diagnosis With GDS
- It will be able to diagnose defects of Smart key with GDS quickly. GDS can operates actuator forcefully, input/output value monitoring and self diagnosis.
- Select model and "Smart key system (Button start)" menu if you want to check PDM.
- Select "PDM" in the menu.
- Select "Current Data", if you want to check current data of PDM.
It provides the input/output status of each module.
- If you want to check PDM data operation forcefully, select "Actuation test".
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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