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Switch Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Kia Niro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Connect the cable of KDS/GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel, turn the power on KDS/GDS.
  2. Select the vehicle model and then SMART KEY system.
  3. Select the "SMART KEY unit".
  4. After IG ON, select the "Current data".
    Fig 1: Screen Display - Select Current Data
    G12335158Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. You can see the situation of each switch on scanner after connecting the "Current Data" process.
Display Description
FL Toggle SW ON: Push button is ON in the driver door handle.
FR Toggle SW ON: Push button is ON in the assist door handle.
Liftgate open SW ON: Liftgate button is ON.
Gear P Position ON: Shift lever is P position.
IGN 1 ON: IGN switch is IG position.
ACC ON: IGN switch is ACC position.
Brake SW ON: Brake switch is ON.

Communication Diagnosis With KDS/GDS (Self-Diagnosis) 

  1. Communication diagnosis checks that the each linked components operates normal.
  2. Connect the cable of KDS/GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel.
  3. After IG ON, select the "DTC".
Fig 2: Screen Display - Select DTC
G12335159Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.