Kia Carens: Multifunction Switch / Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Multifunction Switch / Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the steering wheel. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")

3.	Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds. (Refer to Body - "Steering Column Shroud Panel")

4.	Disconnect the light switch connector (A) and the wiper switch connector (B). [LHD] [RHD] [LHD] [RHD]

Remove the wiper switch (A) by pushing the lock pin (B).

When removing the wiper & washer switch only, release the lock of wiper switch without removing the steering wheel.

[LHD]

[RHD]

6.	Loosen the screws (2EA) from the multifunction switch assembly (A).

Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Work with fully understanding of repair procedure and caution relating to clock spring.

(Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring")

2.	Check if the steering wheel remote control, airbag system and horn are normally operating after turning the handle all the way left and right when installing air bag module is done.

Inspection

Lighting Switch Inspection

With the multi function switch in each position, make sure that continuity exists between the terminals below.

If continuity is not as specified, replace the multi-function switch

[LHD]

[RHD]

Lighting switch (Auto light)

Lighting Switch

Dimmer And Passing Switch

Turn Signal Switch

Front & Rear Fog Lamp

Wiper And Washer Switch Inspection

With the multi function switch in each position, make sure that continuity exists between the terminals below.

If continuity is not as specified, replace the multi-function switch.

[LHD]

[RHD]

Wiper Switch

[Upward Type]

[Downward Type]

Washer Switch

[Upward Type]

[Downward Type]

Rear Wiper Switch

[Upward Type]

[Downward Type]

Rear Washer Switch

[Upward Type]

[Downward Type]

Inspection (With GDS)

1.	Check IPM input/output specification of multifunction switch using the GDS. If the specification is abnormal, replace the lamp or wiper switch.

2.	If diagnosis is required on the multifunction switch, select model and "IPM".

3.	Select "Current data" and check the input/output condition of "Multifunction switch".

4.	To perform test on "Multifunction switch" outputs, select "Actuation test".

Components and components location

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Horn

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