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# Kia Soul EV: Smart Key System / Smart Key Unit Repair procedures

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Smart Key System / Smart Key Unit Repair procedures

Inspection

Smart Key Unit

– | Refer to Smart key System - "Smart key Diagnostic"

Smart Key Switch

– | Refer to Smart key System - "Smart key Diagnostic"

Antenna

– | Refer to Smart key System - "Smart key Diagnostic"

Trunk Lid Open Switch

1. | Check for continuity between trunk lid open switch terminals.

2. | If continuity is not as specified, inspect the switch.

Removal

Smart Key Unit

1. | Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. | Remove the main crash pad assembly. (Refer to Body - "Main Crash Pad Assembly")

3. | Loosen the mounting bolts and nut from the smart key unit bracket.

4. | Remove the smart key unit (B) after disconnecting the connector (A) from the smart key unit.

Interior Antenna 1

1. | Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.

2. | Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Body - "Floor Console Assembly")

3. | Disconnect the connector (A) from the interior antenna.

4. | Remove the interior antenna (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.

Interior Antenna 2

1. | Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. | Disconnect the connector (A) from the interior antenna 2.

3. | Remove the interior antenna 2 (B) after loosening the mounting nuts.
When removing the interior antenna 2, the rear seat back assembly does not need to be removed.

Exterior Bumper Antenna

1. | Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.

2. | Remove the rear bumper cover. (Refer to Body - "Rear Bumper Cover")

3. | Disconnect the connector (A), and then remove the rear bumper antenna (B) by loosening the mounting screws.

Buzzer

1. | Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.

2. | Remove the front left wheel guard.

3. | Remove the buzzer (B) after disconnecting the connector (A).

Door Outside Handle

1. | Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. | Remove the front door module. (Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Module")

3. | Remove the hole plug (A).

4. | After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the front door outside handle cover (B).

5. | Remove the front door outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.

Tailgate Open Switch

1. | Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. | Remove the tailgate trim. (Refer to Body - "Tail Gate Trim")

3. | Disconnect the tailgate open switch connector (A).

4. | Remove the tailgate switch (A).

Installation

Smart Key Unit

1. | Install the smart key unit.

2. | Connect the connector and install the smart key unit.

3. | Install the main crash pad assembly.

4. | Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Interior Antenna 1

1. | Install the interior antenna.

2. | Install the floor console assembly.

3. | Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Interior Antenna 2

1. | Install the interior antenna 2.

2. | Install the rear seat cushion assembly.

3. | Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Exterior Bumper Antenna

1. | Install the exterior bumper antenna.

2. | Install the rear bumper cover.

3. | Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Buzzer

1. | Install the buzzer.

2. | Install the front left wheel guard.

3. | Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Door Outside Handle

1. | Install the door outside handle.

2. | Install the door trim.

3. | Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Tailgate Open Switch

1. | Install the tailgate open switch.

2. | Install the tailgate trim.

3. | Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

##### Smart Key Unit Schematic Diagrams

Circuit Diagram ...

##### Smart Key Diagnostic Repair procedures

Inspection Self Diagnosis With GDS Smart key system defects can be quickly diagnosed with the GDS. GDS quickly operates actuator to monitor input/ouput values and self diagnose. The following ...

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