If the smart key fob is locked inside a Kia that is equipped with a smart key, after gaining access to the vehicle, check the driver’s door switch input under BCM>Current Data.
The “Driver Door Open Switch” input should change when opening and closing the door. If it doesn’t, check related connections and replace the door switch if needed.
If the smart key fob is locked inside a Kia that is equipped with a smart key, after gaining access to the vehicle, check the driver’s door switch input under BCM>Current Data. The “Driver Door Open Switch” input should change when opening and closing the door. If it doesn’t, check related connections and replace the door switch if needed.
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Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety ofspecialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.
