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Repair procedures: Inspection

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  1. Check the audio remote control switch (A) for resistance between connector terminals in each switch position.

    [LH-Audio] 

    Fig 1: Identifying Audio Remote Control Switch Connector Terminals (LH Audio)
    G08308958Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [LH-Mute] 

    Fig 2: Identifying Audio Remote Control Switch Connector Terminals (LH Mute)
    G08308959Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
CONNECTOR TERMINAL RESISTANCE [AUDIO]

Switch Connector terminal Resistance (±5%)
Volume down 2-7 6.81 kΩ
Volume up 2-7 4.61 kΩ
Mode 2-7 2.11 kΩ
Seek up 2-7 1.11 kΩ
Seek down 2-7 430 Ω
CONNECTOR TERMINAL RESISTANCE [BLUETOOTH + VOICE]

Switch Connector terminal Resistance (±5%)
Bluetooth off 2-5 12.1 kΩ
Bluetooth on 2-5 34.1 kΩ
Voice 2-5 3.9 kΩ
CONNECTOR TERMINAL RESISTANCE [MUTE + TRIP + RESET]

Switch Connector terminal Resistance (±5%)
Mute 3-4 0 Ω
Trip (General option) 2-5 2.55 kΩ
Reset (General option) 2-5 5.55 kΩ
Trip (Cruise option) 2-5 1.1 kΩ
Reset (Cruise option) 2-5 4.1 kΩ