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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015K900 V8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 10 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - 5.0L)ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)REPAIR PROCEDURESADJUSTMENT

2015 Kia K900 V8

Repair Procedures: Adjustment

2015 Kia K900 V8SECTION Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Kia K900. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

After replacing the ECM of the vehicle with the immobilizer, the following procedure must be performed.
[If installing a used ECM]
1. Perform "ECM Neutral Mode" procedure using GDS. (Refer to "Body Electrical System - "SMART KEY SYSTEM - Repair Procedures")
2. After finishing "ECM Neutral Mode", perform "KEY TEACHING " procedure using GDS. (Refer to "Body Electrical System - "SMART KEY SYSTEM - Repair Procedures")
  [If installing a new ECM]
  
  Perform "KEY TEACHING " procedure using GDS. (Refer to "Body Electrical System - "SMART KEY SYSTEM - Repair Procedures")
After replacing the ECM of the vehicle with the Smart Key System (button start), the following procedure must be performed.
[If installing a used ECM]
1. Perform "ECM Neutral Mode" procedure using GDS. (Refer to "Body Electrical System - "SMART KEY SYSTEM - Repair Procedures")
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.
[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.

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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.