Kia Picanto JA: Smart Key System / Smart Key Diagnostic

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-{YEAR} Service & Repair Manual / Body Electrical System / Smart Key System / Smart Key Diagnostic

Repair procedures
Inspection
Self Diagnosis With Scan Tool
It will be able to diagnose defects of SMART KEY system with KDS/GDS quickly. KDS/GDS can operates actuator forcefully, input/output value monitoring and self diagnosis.
The following three features will be major problem in SMART KEY system.
1.
Problem in SMART KEY unit input.
2.
Problem in SMART KEY unit.
3.
Problem in SMART KEY unit output.
So the following three diagnosis operates will be the major problem solution process.
1.
SMART KEY unit Input problem : switch diagnosis
2.
SMART KEY unit problem : communication diagnosis
3.
SMART KEY unit Output problem : antenna and switch output diagnosis
Switch Diagnosis
1.
Connect the cable of KDS/GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel, turn the power on KDS/GDS.
2.
Select the vehicle model and then SMART KEY system.
3.
Select the "SMART KEY unit".
4.
After IG ON, select the "Current data".

5.
You can see the situation of each switch on scanner after connecting the "current data" process.
Display
Description
FL Toggle SW
ON : Push button is ON in the driver door handle.
FR Toggle SW
ON : Push button is ON in the assist door handle.
Tailgate open SW
ON : Tailgate button is ON.
Gear P Position
ON : Shift lever is P position.
IGN 1
ON : IGN switch is IG position.
ACC
ON : IGN switch is ACC position.
Brake SW
ON : Brake switch is ON.

Communication Diagnosis With KDS/GDS (Self Diagnosis)
1.
Communication diagnosis checks that the each linked components operates normal.
2.
Connect the cable of KDS/GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel.
3.
After IG ON, select the "DTC".

Antenna Actuation Diagnosis
1.
Connect the cable of KDS/GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel.
2.
After IG ON, select the "Actation Test".

3.
Set the smart key near the related antenna and operate it with a KDS/GDS.
4.
If the LED of smart key is blinking, the smart key is normal.
5.
If the LED of smart key is not blinking, check the voltage of smart key battery.
6.
Antenna actuation
Interior Antenna 1
Interior Antenna 2
Bumper Antenna
Driver Door Antenna
Assist Door Antenna
Antenna Status Check
1.
Connect the cable of KDS/GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel.
2.
Select the "Antenna Status Check".

3.
After IG ON, select the "Antenna Status Check".

4.
Set the smart key near the related antenna and operate it with a KDS/GDS.

5.
If the smart key runs normal , the related antenna, smart key(transmission, reception) and exterior receiver are normal.
6.
Antenna status
Interior Antenna 1
Interior Antenna 2
Bumper Antenna
Driver Door Antenna
Assist Door Antenna
FOB Status Check
1.
Connect the cable of KDS/GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel.
2.
After IG ON, select the "FOB KEY STATUS INFO".

Smart Key Status Check
1.
Connect the cable of KDS/GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel.
2.
After IG ON, select the "SMK STATUS INFO".

Neutralization Status Check
1.
Connect the cable of KDS/GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel.
2.
After IG ON, select the "Neutralization mode".

    Smart Key Unit

    Components and components location Components Connector Pin Information No. Connector A Connector B Connector C 1 - IGN2 Relay_output Battery (+)_Signal 2 SSB Switch1 signal_input P-CAN (Low) - 3 Driver door outside handle switch_input P-CAN (High) Immobilizer antenna (Power)_output 4 - C-CAN (High) Driver outside handle antenna (Power)_output 5 - C-CAN (Low) Passenger outside handle antenna (Power)_output 6 - SSB Amber illumination_output Bumper antenna (Power)_output 7 RPM Signal_input - Interior antenna 1 (Power)_output 8 Start signal feedback_input SSB Illumination (+)_output Interior antenna 2 (Power)_output 9 IGN2 ESCL Enable_output - 10 - Battery (+)_Power - 11 Starter relay_output IGN1 Relay_output - 12 Ground_Power1 ESCL (COM) - 13 SSB Switch2 signal_input EMS (COM) ESCL_Ground (-)_output 14 Assist door outside handle switch_input - Immobilizer antenna (Ground)_output 15 - SSB Illumination (-)_output Driver outside handle antenna (Ground)_output 16 AT : "P" Positon_input MT : Clutch switch_input SSB Illumination (Blue)_output SSB Illumination (Red)_output Passenger outside handle antenna (Ground)_output 17 ESCL Unlock switch_input - Bumper antenna (Ground)_output 18 Wheel speed sensor_input Exterior buzzer_output Interior antenna 1 (Ground)_output 19 ACC Signal_input - Interior antenna 2 (Ground)_output 20 IGN1 ESCL (+)_output - 21 Brake switch_input - 22 ACC Relay_output Ground_Power2 Schematic diagrams Circuit Diagram Repair procedures Removal    Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries...

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