Component Inspection

Check Antenna Coil
1. Ignition "OFF".
2. Disconnect SMARTRA connector.
3. Measure resistance between terminal 1 and 2 of the SMARTRA connector (Component side)
  Specification: Approx. 8.5Ω
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 1 And 2 Of SMARTRA Connector
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
4. Is the measured resistance within specifications?
  YES
  
  Go to 2 Check SMARTRA as below.
  
  NO
  
  Check for open in harness between SMARTRA and Antenna coil, repair or replace as necessary.
  
  Substitute with a known-good Antenna Coil and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace Antenna Coil. And then, go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
Check SMARTRA
1. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
2. Perform neutral mode, key teaching/changing and password teaching according to description in "System inspection" procedure.
  NOTE: Be sure that PIN code is prepared before performing neutral mode.
3. Is Key teaching completed?
  YES
  
  Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
  
  NO
  
  Substitute with a known-good SMARTRA and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace SMARTRA and Go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
NOTE: In case of faulty SMARTRA, there are no special procedures required. A new SMARTRA device simply replaces the old one (There are no transponder-related data stored in this device).