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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015CADENZA LIMITEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CONTROL SYSTEMTRANSAXLE CONTROL MODULE (TCM)REPAIR PROCEDURESREMOVAL
2015 Kia Cadenza Limited
Repair procedures: Removal
2015 Kia Cadenza LimitedSECTION Removal
CAUTION:
When replacing the TCM, the vehicle equipped with the immobilizer must be performed procedure as below.
[In the case of installing used TCM]Β
[In the case of installing new TCM]Β
Perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS.
(Refer to IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM )
[In the case of installing used TCM]Β
- Perform
"TCM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS.
(Refer to IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM )
- After finishing "TCM Neutral mode", perform
"Key teaching" procedure with GDS.
(Refer to IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM )
[In the case of installing new TCM]Β
Perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS.
(Refer to IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM )
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.