Kia Forte: Remote keyless entry / Limp home (override) procedure
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON position, if the immobilizer
indicator (
) goes off after blinking
5 times, your transponder
equipped in the ignition key is out of
order. You cannot start the engine
without the limp home procedure. To
start the engine, you have to input
your password by using the ignition
switch. Your password is only available
from an authorized Kia dealership.
Contact an authorized dealer
for more information.
The following procedure is how to input your password of “2345” as an example.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position. The immobilizer indicator
() will blink 5 times and go off
indicating the beginning of the limp
home procedure.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.
3. To enter the first digit (in this example “2”), turn the ignition switch to the ON and ACC position twice. Perform the same procedure for the next digits between 3 seconds and 10 seconds (for example, for “3”, turn the ignition ON and ACC 3 times).
4. If all of the digits have been input successfully, you have to start the engine within 30 seconds. If you attempt to start the engine after 30 seconds, the engine will not start and you will have to input your password again.
After performing the limp home procedure, you have to see an authorized Kia dealer immediately to inspect and repair your ignition key or immobilizer system.
Immobilizer system
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
...
Theft-alarm system
This system is designed to provide
protection from unauthorized entry
into the vehicle. This system is operated
in three stages: the first is the
"Armed" stage, the second is the
"Theft-al ...
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