Serial Communication Status Check

2015 Kia Soul Base, Automatic TransSECTION 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: Selecting Serial Communication Line Check
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  3. After IGN ON, select the "Receiver Communication Line Check".
    Fig 2: Display Receiver Communication Line Check
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  4. Check the serial communication line with a GDS.
  5. If the smart key runs normal, the communication of smart key unit, 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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