Repair Procedures: Adjustment

2015 Kia Soul +SECTION 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 "Body Electrical System - "Immobilizer System - Repair procedures").
    2. After finishing "ECM Neutral Mode", perform "Key Teaching" procedure using GDS. (Refer to "Body Electrical System - "Immobilizer System - Repair procedures")
  2. [If installing a new ECM]

    Perform "Key Teaching" procedure using GDS. (Refer to "Body Electrical System - "Immobilizer System - Repair 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 "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.
  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.

  • Perform TCM learning after replacing the PCM. (Refer to TCM LEARNING PROCEDURE Automatic Transaxle Control System - "Adjustment")
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