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Monitor Scantool Data

■ EPS Type Recognition 

  1. Connect scantool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Ignition "OFF" and then Ignition "ON".
  3. Choose the area type. Proceed to Fig 1
  4. Ignition "OFF" & Waiting 20 sec.
  5. Ignition "ON".
  6. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode again.
  7. Are any DTCs present?

    YES 

    • Substitute with a known-good steering column & EPS ECU assembly check for proper operation.
    • If problem is corrected, replace steering column & EPS ECU assembly and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO 

    • Fault is intermittent caused by faulty EPS ECU or was repaired and EPS ECU memory was not cleared. Go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
Fig 1: Display EPS Area Selecting Screen
G07385173Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.