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Wiper Control

  1. Wiper Data Flow
    Fig 1: Wiper Data Flow Diagram
    G08329145Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Washer Interlocking Wiper
    1. Turn Wiper switch ON after T1 when turning Washer switch on at the status of IGN2 ON and if the input of Washer switch is between 0.06 and 0.2sec, turn the output of Wiper relay OFF after T3. But, ignore the input the input of Washer switch after operating Washer interlocking wiper.
      Fig 2: Washer Switch And Wiper Enable Relay Blinking Pattern (Wiper Switch ON)
      G08329146Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      T1: 0.3±0.03sec, T2: 0.06~0.2sec, T3: 0.7±0.1sec, T2 is less than 0.06sec: T3=0

    2. Turn Wiper relay ON after T1 when turning Washer switch ON at the status of IGN2 ON and if the input of Washer switch is more than 0.2sec, turn the output of wiper relay off for 2.5 ~ 3.8sec after turning washer switch OFF.

      But, ignore the input of Washer switch occurred while Washer interlocking Wiper is being operated and accept it from the input of Washer switch after operating Washer interlocking Wiper.

      Fig 3: Washer Switch And Wiper Relay Blinking Pattern (Wiper Relay ON)
      G08329147Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      T1: 0.3 ± 0.03s, T2: more than 0.2sec,

      T3: 2.5 ~ 3.8s

    3. Turn the output of WASHER INTERLOCKING WIPER when Washer switch is turned ON for more than 0.2sec during the operation of INT WIPER. If Washer switch is turned on for less than 0.2sec, turn the output of Wiper Relay once.
      Fig 4: Washer Switch And Wiper Relay Blinking Pattern
      G08329148Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      T1: 0.3 ± 0.03s, T2: more than 0.2s,

      T3: 2.5 ~ 3.8s, T4: INT TIME - 0.7s,

      T5: 0.06 ~ 0.2s, T6: 0.7 ± 0.1s

    4. In case of starting (IGN1 ON & IGN2 OFF) ignore the input of Washer switch.
  3. Mist Interlocking Wiper
    1. Turn the output of Wiper Relay for 700ms when Mist switch ON at the status of IGN2 ON.
      Fig 5: Mist Switch And Wiper Relay Blinking Pattern (Mist Interlocking Wiper)
      G08329149Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      T1: Min 60 ms, T2: Max 100ms,

      T3: 700 ± 100ms

    2. If the input of Mist switch is continuous (for more than 700ms), keep the condition of Wiper Relay is ON and if Mist switch is turned OFF turn the output of Wiper Relay for 700ms from that point.
    3. Ignore the input of Mist switch while operating WIPER by INT WIPER, WASHER Interlocking WIPER.
      Fig 6: Mist Switch And Wiper Relay Blinking Pattern (Washer Interlocking Wiper)
      G08329150Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      T1: Min 60 ms, T2: Max 100ms,

      T3: 700 ± 100ms, T4: 700ms

  4. Variable INT Wiper

    Variable INT Wiper is operated by INT volume when the input of INT WIPER switch is ON at the status of IGN2 ON.

    Fig 7: INT Wiper Switch And Wiper Relay Blinking Pattern
    G08329151Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    T1: 0.3sec MAX, T2: 0.7 ± 1SEC

    T3: T2 + pause time

  5. Rear Wiper Control
    Fig 8: Rear Wiper Data Flow Diagram
    G08329152Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Rear Washer Inter Locking Rear Wiper
    1. Rear Wiper Realy is turned ON after T1 When Rear Washer switch is turned ON at the status of IGN2 ON. If input of Rear Washer switch is less than 0.2sec and more than 0.06sec, Rear Wiper Realy is turned OFF after T3. Ignore the input of Rear Washer switch operating Rear Washer interlocking Rear Wiper accepts the input of Rear Washer switch after the operating Rear Washer interlocking Rear Wiper.
      Fig 9: Identifying Rear Washer Switch And Rear Wiper Realy Blinking Pattern (T2 Less Than 0.2 sec)
      G08329153Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      T1: 0.3 ± 0.03sec, T2: 0.06 ~ 0.2sec

      T3: 0.7 ± 0.1sec, T2 is less than 0.06sec: T3=0

    2. Rear Wiper Relay is turned ON after T1 When Rear Washer switch is turned ON at the status of IGN2 ON. If input of Rear Washer switch is more than 0.2sec, output of Rear Wiper Relay is turned OFF after output of Rear Wiper Relay is turned ON for more than 2.5sec and less than 3.8sec after Rear Washer switch OFF. Ignore the input of Rear Washer switch operating Rear Washer interlocking Rear Wiper accept the input of Rear Washer switch after the operating Rear Washer interlocking Rear Wiper.
      Fig 10: Identifying Rear Washer Switch And Rear Wiper Realy Blinking Pattern (T2 More Than 0.2 sec)
      G08329154Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      T1: 0.3 ± 0.03sec, T2: more than 0.2sec

      T3: 2.5 ~ 3.8sec

    3. If the input of Rear Washer switch is more than 0.2sec operating Rear Wiper INT, output of Rear Washer interlocking Rear Wiper is turned ON. If the input of Rear Washer is less than 0.2sec, turn the output of Rear Washer interlocking Rear Wiper once.
      Fig 11: Identifying Rear Washer Switch And Rear Wiper Realy Blinking Pattern
      G08329155Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      T1: 0.3 ± 0.03sec, T2: more than 0.2sec,

      T3: 2.5 ~ 3.8sec, T4: 1Cucle -0.7sec,

      T5: 0.06 ~ 0.2sec, T6: 0.7 ± 0.1sec

  7. Rear Wiper ON
    1. IF Rear Wiper ON switch is ON at the status of IGN2 ON, the output of Rear Wiper Relay is turned ON for 700ms.
      Fig 12: Identifying Rear Wiper On Switch And Rear Wiper Realy Blinking Pattern
      G08329156Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      T1: Min 60ms, T2: Max 100ms,

      T3: 700 ± 100ms

    2. If the input of Rear Wiper ON switch is continuous (for more than 700ms), keep the condition of Rear Wiper Relay ON is ON and if Rear Wiper ON switch is turned OFF turn the output of Rear Wiper Relay for 700ms from that point.
  8. Rear Wiper INT
    1. If Rear Wiper INT switch is turned ON, Rear Wiper Relay is operated in a cycle (0.7sec ON & 6sec OFF).
      Fig 13: Identifying Wiper Int Switch And Wiper Realy Blinking Pattern
      G08329157Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      T1 = 0.7s ± 0.1s, T2=6s ± 0.6s