Switch Diagnosis

2010 Kia Forte EX, StandardSECTION Switch Diagnosis
  1. Connect the cable of scan tool to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel, turn the power on scan tool.
  2. Select the vehicle model and then SMART KEY system.
    Fig 1: Screen Display - Selecting Smart Key System
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  3. Select the "SMART KEY unit".
  4. After IG ON, select the "Current data".
    Fig 2: Screen Display - Current Data
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  5. You can see the situation of each switch on scanner after connecting the "current data" process.
    SWITCH DISPLAY

    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.
    Trunk SW ON : Trunk 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.
    Push Knob SW ON : Push knob switch is ON.
    External Buzzer ON : Buzzer is ON.
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