2012 Kia Forte Koup SX, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair Procedures: Adjustment

  • After replacing the ECM of the vehicle with the immobilizer, the following procedure must be performed.
    1. If installing a used ECM
      1. Perform "ECM Neutral Mode" procedure using GDS. Refer to Neutralizing Of ECM
      2. After finishing "ECM Neutral Mode", perform "Key Teaching" procedure using GDS. Refer to TEACHING PROCEDURES .
    2. If installing a new ECM

      Perform "Key Teaching" procedure using GDS. Refer to TEACHING PROCEDURES .

  • After replacing the ECM of the vehicle with the smart key system (button start), the following procedure must be performed.
    1. If installing a used ECM
      1. Perform "ECM Neutral Mode" procedure using GDS. Refer to NEUTRALIZATION STATUS CHECK .
      2. After finishing "ECM Neutral Mode", turn IGN ON then OFF using the smart key or start button. Then the ECM learns information on the smart key automatically.
    2. If installing a new ECM

      Turn IGN ON then OFF using the smart key or start button. Then the ECM learns information on the smart key automatically.

  • After replacing ETC module or ECM, the ETC adaptive value must be reset/relearned. (Refer to Adjustment .
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  • • 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.