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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2010FORTE EX, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSSMART KEY SYSTEMREPAIR PROCEDURESINSPECTIONSWITCH DIAGNOSIS
2010 Kia Forte EX, Standard
Switch Diagnosis
2010 Kia Forte EX, StandardSECTION Switch Diagnosis
- Connect the cable of scan tool to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel, turn the power on scan tool.
- Select the vehicle model and then SMART KEY system.
- Select the "SMART KEY unit".
- After IG ON, select the "Current data".
- 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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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.