Audio - Radio Security Code Retrieval

VOLUME
1

GROUP
Accessories

NUMBER
001

MODEL
Sephia/Sportage

DATE
December, 1997

SUBJECT:
Retrieving Sephia/Sportage Radio Security Codes Through DCS

This service bulletin provides information related to a change in the procedure for retrieving radio security codes from the Dealer Communications System (DCS) for Sephia and Sportage vehicles.





Some Kia vehicles feature an anti-theft radio system that prevents the radio from being used in the event it is stolen. When the audio system is not in use, a red "ANTI-THEFT" light flashes to indicate that the anti-theft feature is enabled. If the battery is disconnected or loses power for any reason, or the audio system is removed for service, the audio system will not operate until the correct "radio security code" is input into the radio.

Previously, a number of dealership personnel have experienced some difficulty in attempting to retrieve radio security codes via the DCS system. To correct this situation, Kia has developed a new more user-friendly method of retrieving radio security codes through the DCS.

Notice:
The retrieval procedures contained in this bulletin can only be used to retrieve radio security codes for 1996 and later vehicles. Radio security codes for 1995 and prior vehicles can be obtained by calling the Kia Technical Assistance Center To avoid delay please provide the representative with the radio chassis number or include it when leaving a message. By doing this the technical assistance center representative will have your radio security code when he calls back.

RADIO SECURITY CODE RETRIEVAL:

Confirm that the vehicle is a 1996 or later model and is equipped with a Kia anti-theft radio.

Review "Retrieval Procedure" before attempting to retrieve radio security codes.

RETRIEVAL PROCEDURE

USING VIN:





1. Through the Dealer Parts System screen, enter selection 13, Radio Security Codes (or selection 3 through the Dealer Warranty/Service screen).





2. Enter the full VIN for the vehicle and press ENTER.





3. The radio security code will appear on the screen.

RETRIEVAL PROCEDURE USING RADIO CHASSIS NUMBER:





1. Through the Dealer Parts System screen, enter selection 13, Radio Security Codes (or selection 3 through the Dealer Warranty/Service screen).





2. Enter the ten (10) digit radio chassis number and press ENTER.





3. The radio security code will appear on the screen. If the radio security code does not appear on the screen, proceed to step 4.





4. Press the F4 key to calculate the radio security code.





5. The radio security code will appear on the screen.