Kia Sorento: SRS Control Module (SRSCM) Variant coding

Second Generation XM (2011-2023) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Service Manual / Restraint / SRSCM / SRS Control Module (SRSCM) Variant coding

After replacing the SRSCM with a new one, MUST perform the “Variant Coding” procedure.

1.	On SRSCM variant coding mode, the airbag warning lamp is periodically blinking (ON: 0.5sec., OFF: 0.5sec.) until the coding is normally completed.

If the variant coding is failed, DTC B1762 (ACU Coding Error) will be displayed and the warning lamp will be blinking.

In this case, perform the variant coding procedure again after confirming the cause in “DTC Fault State Information”.

Variant Coding can be performed up to 255 times, but if the number of coding work exceeds 255 times, DTC B1683 (Exceed Maximum coding Number) will be displayed and SRSCM must be replaced.

If the battery voltage is low (less than 9V), DTC B1102 will be displayed. In this case, charge the battery before anything else, and then perform the variant coding procedure.

Because, although Variant Coding is normally performed, DTC B1762 (ACU Coding Error) and B1102 (Battery Voltage Low) are displayed simultaneously.

Variant coding Procedure

■ On-Line type on GDS

1.	Ignition "OFF", connect GDS.

2.	Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF" select vehicle name and airbag system.

3.	Select Variant coding mode.

4.	Follow steps on the screen as below.

1) Initial SRSCM Variant Coding screen

2) VIN Code entering screen

3) Variant coding's proceeding screen-1

4) Variant coding's proceeding screen-2

5) Variant coding is completed

This screen is opened when you try the variant coding again on the SRSCM which has bee performed variant coding.

2) Screen of communication failure

■ Off-line type on GDS (This can be used when not connecting to internet)

1) Initial SRSCM Variant Coding screen

2) SRSCM Coding Code entering screen

3) Screen of rechecking SRSCM Coding code's entering

4) Variant coding's proceeding screen-1

5) Variant coding's proceeding screen-2

6) Variant coding is completed

This screen is opened when you try the variant coding again on the SRSCM which has bee performed variant coding.

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