Interior Antenna Actuation Check

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Set the smart key in the following shade area and check the IG ON.

Fig 1: Identifying Smart Key Shade Area
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If the ignition is ON, the antenna runs normal.
Check the interior antenna ignition mode.
Set the smart key in the following shade area and actuate the antenna. Check the LED of smart key is blinking.

Fig 2: Identifying Interior 1, Interior 2, Interior 3 & Bumper
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If the LED of smart key is not blinking, check the antenna in shade area.

Fig 3: Identifying Connector

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