Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Transmitter Inspection

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9steps
~59min
4/5difficulty
1special tools
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  1. Make sure the red light flashes when the door is locked or unlocked and the button on the transmitter is pressed.
  2. Remove the battery (A) and check the voltage if the red indicator does not flash.

    Standard voltage: 3 V

  3. Install the battery (A) into the tester (09954-2P100).
  4. Press the check button. If the display shows "0.00", the battery voltage is 2 V or less.
  5. If the display shows "L", the battery is low and must be replaced.
  6. To prevent battery discharge, turn off the tester.
  7. If the voltage is low, replace the transmitter battery with a new one. Then try to lock and unlock the doors with the transmitter by pressing the lock or unlock button five or six times.
  8. If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is normal. If the doors do not lock or unlock, register the transmitter code, then try to lock and unlock the doors.
  9. If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is good. If the doors do not lock or unlock, replace the transmitter.

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