How to reset Kia Sedona service required Minder light?
When you turn on the engine and see “Service Required” on the screen, press and hold the OK button (the button is located on the steering wheel) With this, the service interval will be reset. But you have to activate and set the service interval feature by accessing the USER SETTINGS menu.
How can I replace the immobiliser on my Kia?
Like Davy says, try other key, if it is still playing up it will be the immobiliser antenna coil. Its actually the ring around the barrel that has the writing on it which reads the info on the chip inside the key. Eventually it will probably fail altogether but luckily they are relativly cheap to replace,no more than£35 or so +Vat
Where is the immobiliser antenna on a Kia?
There is an immobiliser antenna in the column at ignition switch which should pick up the chip in the key and turn off the immobiliser. Sometimes these go faulty or be intermittent. Try using the spare key and see if its ok.
What to do if your Kia Sedona is not starting?
The newest version of the smart key can be used to press the start button, which will allow the vehicle to register the key when the battery is low. If these quick tips do not allow the vehicle to start, or the vehicle does not use a smart key, diagnostics will need to be performed by a factory authorized Kia service enter.
What causes Kia Sedona to think its being stolen?
The Kia Sedona is well known for presenting issues to the operator when trying to start the engine. This is especially true for vehicles with the Kia smart key. An issue with the factory vehicle immobilizer control module can cause the vehicle to think it is being stolen.
How can I Fix my Kia Sedona fuse box?
It is actually a known issue with Kia, although even my Kia dealer was unaware. The fix is to replace the IPM with an updated version they produced. Some web site says you have to bang hard and sharply on the area near the fuse box. Sounds weird as a solution, but it works.
How to get code for Kia immobilizer reset?
Password XXXXX be used to register the master keys when you lost the ID key by using a tester (such as Hi-scan). 1. Initial passwordThe initial password XXXXX ICM has been set by the manufacturer as 2345.Key can be registered and corrected by using the initial password XXXXX a new password XXXXX XXXXX 2.