2013 Hyundai Santa Fe XL PremiumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Serial Communication Status Check

  1. Connect the cable of GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel.
  2. Select the "Serial Communication Line Check".
    Fig 1: Display - Serial Communication Line Check Screen
    G09268521Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. After IG ON, select the "Receiver Communication Line Check".
    Fig 2: Display - Receiver Communication Line Check Screen
    G09268522Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Check the serial communication line with a GDS.
  5. If the smart key runs normal, the communication of smart key unit and exterior receiver are normal.
  6. If the smart key runs abnormal, check the following items.
    1. Disconnection or no response of the exterior receiver communication line.
    2. The exterior receiver communication line disconnection and ground connection.
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