Kia Carens: Audio / Audio Remote Control Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Audio / Audio Remote Control Repair procedures

Inspection

Check for resistance or output voltage between terminals in each switch position.

[Audio (A)]

Switch	Connector terminal	Resistance (±5%)
Seek up	2-4	430 Ω
Seek down	2-4	1.1 kΩ
Mode	2-4	2.11 kΩ
Mute	2-4	3.11 kΩ
Volume up	2-4	4.61 kΩ
Volume down	2-4	6.81 kΩ

[Cruise (B)]

Switch	Connector terminal	Resistance (±5%)
CANCEL	2-4	180 Ω
SET	2-4	330 Ω
RESUME	2-4	550 Ω
CRUISE	2-4	880 Ω
S/LIMIT	2-4	1.44 kΩ

[Bluetooth + Voice (C)]

Switch	Connector terminal	Resistance (±5%)
VOICE	2-4	3.9 kΩ
CALL OFF	2-4	12.1 kΩ
CALL	2-4	34.1 kΩ

[Trip + Flex (D)]

Switch	Connector terminal	Resistance (±5%)
FLEX STEER	2-4	180 Ω
TRIP	2-4	330 Ω
RESET	2-4	550 Ω

Removal

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the driver airbag module. (Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring")

3.	Remove the steering wheel. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column and Shaft")

4.	Remove the steering wheel cover (A) after loosening the screws.

5.	Disconnect the heated steering connector (A).

6.	Remove the upper remote control switch (B) after loosening the screws and connector (A).

7.	Loosen the mounting screws.

8.	Remove the lower remote control switch (B) after loosening the screw and connector (A).

Installation

1.	Install the remote control switch on the steering wheel.

2.	Install the steering wheel.

Reconnect the remote control switch connector and airbag connectors.

Make sure that the switch connector is plugged in properly.

4.	Install the driver airbag module.

5.	Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Audio Remote Control Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram ...

AUX(Auxiliary) Jack Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram ...

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