Body Electrical System

Smart Key Diagnosis

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Repair Procedures

Inspection

Self-Diagnosis Using Scan Tool. The scan tool can quickly diagnose defects in the SMART KEY system. The diagnostic tool can forcibly control actuators, monitor input/output values, and perform self-diagnosis. The following three functions are important in the SMART KEY system.
  1. SMART KEY Device Input Problem.
  2. SMART KEY Unit Problem.
  3. SMART KEY Device Output Problem.
  4. SMART KEY Unit Input Problem: Switch Diagnosis
  5. SMART KEY Unit Problem: Communication Diagnosis
  6. SMART KEY Unit Output Problem: Antenna and Switch Diagnosis
  7. In the body electrical system, malfunctions can be quickly diagnosed using the vehicle diagnostic system (Diagnostic tool). The diagnostic system (diagnostic tool) provides the following information.
    1. DTC Search: Check malfunction and diagnostic trouble code (DTC)
    2. Data Analysis: Check the input/output data status of the system
    3. Actuation Test: Check the system operating status
    4. S/W Management: Control other functions, including system parameter setting and zero point adjustment
  8. To diagnose the vehicle using the diagnostic tool, select "DTC Analysis" and "Vehicle".
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  9. To check the current status, select "Data Analysis" and "Vehicle Model".
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  10. Select the SMK to be checked to inspect the vehicle using the tester.
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    Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
  11. You can check the position of each switch on the scan tool after connecting it, using the "Current Data" function.
    Display Description
    FL Switch SW ON: The driver's door handle button is on.
    FR Switch SW ON: The auxiliary door handle button is on.
    Trunk Open SW ON: The trunk lid button is on.
    Gear Position P ON: The shift lever is in the P position.
    IGN 1 ON: The IGN switch is in the IG position.
    ACC ON: The IGN switch is in the ACC position.
    Brake SW ON: The brake switch is on.
  12. The trouble code indicates that all related components are operating normally.
  13. Connect the diagnostic tool cable to the data link connector (DLC) located under the driver's side instrument panel lower cover.
  14. Select "Trouble Code Search" and "Vehicle Model".
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  15. Connect the diagnostic tool cable to the data link connector (DLC) located under the driver's side instrument panel lower cover.
  16. Select "Trigger Check" and "Vehicle Model".
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  17. Place the smart key near the corresponding antenna and operate it using the diagnostic tool.
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  18. Place the smart key near the corresponding antenna and operate it using the diagnostic tool.
  19. If the smart key LED blinks, the smart key is normal.
  20. If the smart key LED does not blink, check the voltage of the smart key battery.
  21. Antenna Activation
    • Interior Antenna 1
    • Interior Antenna 2
    • Bumper Antenna
    • Driver Door Antenna
    • Auxiliary Door Antenna
  22. Connect the diagnostic tool cable to the data link connector (DLC) located under the driver's side instrument panel lower cover.
  23. Select "Software Management" and "Vehicle Model".
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  24. Select "Smart Key Unit" and "Antenna Status Check".
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  25. Place the smart key near the corresponding antenna and operate it using the diagnostic tool.
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  26. If the Smart Key operates normally, the corresponding antenna, Smart Key (transmission, reception) and external receiver are normal.
  27. Antenna Status
    • Interior Antenna 1
    • Interior Antenna 2
    • Bumper Antenna
    • Driver Door Antenna
    • Auxiliary Door Antenna
  28. Connect the diagnostic tool cable to the data link connector (DLC) located under the driver's side instrument panel lower cover.
  29. Select "Software Management" and "Vehicle Model".
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  30. Select "Smart Key Unit" and "FOB KEY STATUS INFORMATION".
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    Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
  31. Connect the diagnostic tool cable to the data link connector (DLC) located under the driver's side instrument panel lower cover.
  32. Select "Software Management" and "Vehicle Model".
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  33. Select "Smart Key Unit" and "SMK STATUS INFORMATION".
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    Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
  34. Connect the diagnostic tool cable to the data link connector (DLC) located under the driver's side instrument panel lower cover.
  35. Select "Software Management" and "Vehicle Model".
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  36. Select "Smart Key" and "Neutralization Mode".
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    Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
Therefore, the following three diagnoses are the main troubleshooting procedures. Switch Diagnosis, Trouble Code Search, Antenna Trigger Diagnosis, Antenna Status Check, FOB Status Check, Smart Key Status Check, Neutralization Status Check.

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