Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system to reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is comprised of a small transponder in the key and electronic devices inside the vehicle.
Key operations
Vehicles without smart key systemKia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Rear Door Module Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear door module
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Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Repair procedures
Inspection
Signal Circuit Inspection
1.
Check clutch switch pull-up voltage
(1)
IG KEY "OFF", ENGINE "OFF".
(2)
Disconnect clutch switch connector.
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