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SUBJECT:

GROUP

MODEL

Electrical

Forte (TD)

NUMBER

DATE

PS223

October 2012

FORTE LOCK CONFIRMATION INOP WITH REMOTE START
ACCESSORY

Some remote start equipped Forte's may not indicate that the doors have been locked. The customer may state
that the vehicle will not flash the hazard lights or sound the horn when locking the doors with the transmitter.
As designed, the vehicle should flash the hazard lights and sound the horn after pressing the lock button two
(2) times within five (5) seconds.
If this concern is occurring, verify if it is related to the remote start control module by checking the position of
the overhead interior light switch. If the switch is in the "OFF" position, move the switch to the "DOOR"
position and retest the system. If the system performs properly, refer to the procedure below to address the
customer's concern.

1. Remove and isolate the negative battery terminal from the battery.
NOTE: Record customer's radio presets before disconnecting the negative terminal from the battery.
2.

Locate remote start control module CD under the driver's side dash near brake switch as shown in
Figure A.

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3. Carefully remove the DNA/Software Card C£l from the control module CD as shown in Figure B.
4.

Locate jumper# 1 on the control module and reposition it to the "UP" position as shown in Figure C.
Fuse & jumper placement reference drawing
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Carefully reinstall the DNA/Software Card onto the control module.

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CAUTION

Use care to assure that both rows of the DNA/Software Card multi-pin connectors are aligned
and seated properly.
6.

Unplug the 24-pin connector from the remote start control module.

7.

Using a scratch awl tool, carefully push out the secondary lock from the smaller of the two (2) ends
until it is completely removed from the 24-pin connector (Fig. D).

8.

Using a scratch awl tool, carefully push down the terminal metal tab securing the Yellow wire located
in cavity twenty (20) (Fig. E).

PUSH HERE

SECONDARY
LOCK

9.

Remove the Yellow wire by gently pulling outward as shown in Figure E.

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10. To ensure proper re-locking, carefully push the metal locking tab, located on the top of the terminal,
away from the terminal body (Fig. F).
11. Insert the Yellow wire until it "clicks" into place in cavity ten (10) (Fig. G).
12. Reinstall the secondary lock as shown in Figure G.
13. Reconnect the 24-pin connector onto the remote start module.

LOCKING

TAB

CAVITY

Side view of terminal

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SYSTEM POWER UP

Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Turn the ignition key to
the "OFF" position.
FUNCTION CHECK

Refer to KGIS > Publication > Accessory info for vehicle specific remote engine start installation
instructions and a complete list of functions, to be verified, before delivering the vehicle.
NOTE: Reprogram radio pre-sets as recorded earlier.

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The Professional Publication for Kia Dealership Technicians & Service Staff
2012

Volume 15, Issue 5

Inside this Issue:
Page

Page

1

Immobilizer System Identification Before
Attempting Reflash

8

TechTimes Article Crossword
Puzzle

2

Techline Tech Tips I Newest TSBs

9

The Loupe Feature in GOS Professional

3

Are You Elite Certified?

10

Forte Lock Confirmation Inoperative on
Remote Start Equipped Vehicles

4

Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Troubleshooting Revisited

11

Hesitation and/or Hard Start Concern
After a 2.4L Remanufactured Short Block
Replacement

12

Crossword Puzzle Solution

6

Adding a Positive Detent to the Panoramic
Sunshade on Sorento (XM) and Sportage (SL)

7

The Magnetic Inductive Sensor

ntification Before Attempting Reflash
Tech Line cases are sometimes filed by technicians when a vehicle does not
start after an attempted re-flash is performed . This often is a result of a misidentified immobilizer system . The Immobilizer System identification should
always be the first step before attempting the reflashing procedure.

A. If the vehicle is equipped with a push button start, it is equipped with an
internal immobilizer. Key start vehicles are not equipped with an immobilizer,
with the exception of some older Amanti (GH) and Sedona (VQ) vehicles
with a transponder imbedded in the ignition key.
B. Before attempting the reflash , read the precautions in the TSB (see sample NOTICE below) for
clear instructions on determining whether the vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer. This is done
by identifying the amber immobilizer indicator light in the instrument cluster, which pictures a vehicle
with a key in the center. This amber light will stay on for approximately 15 seconds and turn back

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*NOTICE
When servicing this vehicle 1 ensure that first determine whether the vehicle is
equipped with an immobilizer security system

t#] before attempting any reflash.

Failure to follow proper procedures may cause the PCM to become inoperative after
the upgrade, and may be subject to chargeback.

Vehicle
2012
Sedona

Concern

Recommendation Before Calling Techline

ESC OTC C1201 C1211

Check the wheel speed sensor tone wheel that the OTC is associated with and see if
it has separated from or slipped on the hub. If the tone wheel has separated from the
hub, the hub assembly will need be replaced to correct the OTC .

2005-2008 P0711 Trans Temp
Sportage
sensor reoccurs
even after replacing
the Trans Temp
Sensor per TSB
TRANS 040.

Verify the transmission fluid is clean and full before doing anything further. Connect the
GDS to the vehicle and verify the Trans Temp reading in "Trans Current Data". If the
reading looks okay, the circuit is good from PCM to Trans for the temp sensor circuit.
Inspect the pin tension at the Trans connector for the temp sensor circuit and TCM and
confirm it is tight. Since the sensor was replaced already perTSB 040 and you have
confirmed good pin tension at the connector, contact DPSM for Reman Transmission
replacement approval due to a faulty pigtail harness inside the Transmission.

2011
or later
Optima

Check the BCM data to verify that the release lever signal is OK. Actuate the tailgate/
trunk release relay to see that it does open . If OK, check BCM data for door lock
status. If any door shows locked status when unlocked the BCM will ignore the release
lever input. A poor connection to the door lock actuator lock status switch or a poor
internal contact in the door lock actuator will show as a locked door and disable the
Tailgate/Rear Hatch as well as the trunk release operation .

Trunk does not open
with release lever,
even though the
doors are unlocked .

NOTE: On vehicles equipped with a Smart Key, the hatch or trunk will open whether or not
the doors are locked if you have the Smart Key FOB within two feet of the hatch/trunk.
Optima
Hybrid
(TF HEV)

Where can I find
the brake bleeding
procedure?

The brake bleeding procedure is located in KGIS Service Info-Shop ManualBrake System-Brake System--.Repair procedures. [Intentional repeat of "Brake
System."]

, Service Actions and Campaigns
rol Module Upgrades
omelink Garage Door Opener Protocol
t4-Wheel Alignment Equipment Recommendations
8

Caution During Rear Upper Arm Service
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Procedljre -- Hybrid Battery Charging

VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.

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Vehicle servicing performed by untrained persons could result in injury to those persons or to others.

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to inform technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles. Trained Kia technicians have the equipment, tools,
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condition. In all cases, the procedures in the applicable Service Manual and/or Electrical Trouble-shooting Manual or on KGIS should
be performed first
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For Oealer Manager KIJ. Publication >Accessory info for vehicle specific remote engine start installation instructions and a
complete list of functions, to be verified, before delivering the vehicle.
NOTE: Reprogram radio pre-sets as recorded earlier.

The purpose of this article is to assist in determining whether or not the CKP trigger wheel in 2.4L Theta
I & II remanufactured engines is the correct trigger wheel prior to installing a new one on a vehicle. A
very small number of remanufactured 2.4L Theta 1&11 engines may have had incorrect CKP trigger
wheels installed, which may cause a hard start or hesitation concern.
To address this concern, remove the CKP sensor to gain access to the CKP trigger wheel. The image
of the CKP trigger wheel on the left below illustrators a correct "step down" design, while the image on
the right shows an incorrect "step up" design.

If a remanufactured engine has already been installed into a vehicle without prior inspection of the
correct CKP trigger wheel verification, and a hesitation and/or hard start concern is experienced, use
the following inspection and diagnostic procedure to identify the cause, since gaining access to CKP
trigger wheel is difficult without removing the ladder support frame of the short block assembly.
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Normal:
CKP "Low"
Signal

1. Connect the VMI and monitor CMP and CKP sensors, especially the CKP, to see ifthe scope pattern
for "missing tooth" area is a "low" or "high" signal.
2. If you see a pattern similar to the image on the right, with "high' signal, please order either one of the
part numbers below, and install it to correct this concern.
The part number for remanufactured 2.4L Theta 1&11 short block is
212Y2-25HOOCR.

212Y2-25HOOBR or

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