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2012 Kia Optima SXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Inputs Description And Characteristics
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INPUTS DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTERISTIC CHART
| Signal Name | Description | Input Characteristics (determinant condition of connector base) | Power Source (Pull Up) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L_B+ | Battery power supply | Pull down (Analog) | - |
| L_IGN1 | IGN1 power supply | Pull down (B+ Backup Line) (ON:VB, OFF:Open) | - |
| L_IGN2 | IGN2 power supply | Pull down (ON:VB, OFF:Open) | - |
| A_ACC | ACC power supply | Pull down (ON:VB, OFF:Open) | - |
| L_WiperMistSW | WiperMist SW signal input | Pull down (ON:VB, OFF:Open) | - |
| L_TailSW | Tail SW signal input | Pull up (ON:Gnd, OFF:Open) | B+ |
| L_KeyIn | KeyIn SW signal input | Pull up (ON:Gnd, OFF:Open) | B+ |
| P_CrashUnlock | CrashUnlock signal input | Pull up (ON:Gnd, OFF:Open) | B+ |
| L_TurnSigRHSW | TurnSigRHSW signal input | Pull up (ON:Gnd, OFF:Open) | IGN1 |
| L_DefoggerSW | DefoggerSW signal input | Pull up (ON:Gnd, OFF:Open) | IGN1 |
| L_AutoLightSW | AutoLightSW signal input | Pull up (ON:Gnd, OFF:Open) | IGN1 |
| L_RearWasherSW | RearWasherSW signal input | Pull down (ON:VB, OFF:Open) | - |
| L_RearWiperSW | RearWiperSW signal input | Pull down (ON:VB, OFF:Open) | - |
| L_WasherSW | WasherSW signal input | Pull down (ON:VB, OFF:Open) | - |
| L_WiperIntmtSW | WiperIntmtSW signal input | Pull down (ON:VB, OFF:Open) | - |
| L_RearWiperIntmtSW | RearWiperIntmtSW signal input | Pull down (ON:VB, OFF:Open) | - |
| L_HazardSW | HazardSW signal input | Pull up (ON:Gnd, OFF:Open) | B+ |
| L_KeyInterlockSW | KeyInterlockSW signal input | Pull up (ON:Gnd, OFF:Open) | B+ |
| A_WiperIntmtVol | WiperIntmtVol level signal input | Pull down (ON:VB, OFF:Open) | - |
| L_TurnSigLHSW | TurnSigLHSW signal input | Pull up (ON:Gnd, OFF:Open) | IGN1 |
| L_RPASOffSW | RPASOffSW signal input | Pull up (ON:Gnd, OFF:Open) | B+ |
| L_HeadLampHighSW | HeadLampHighSW signal input | Pull up (ON:Gnd, OFF:Open) | IGN1 |
| L_HeadLampLowSW | HeadLampLowSW signal input | Pull up (ON:Gnd, OFF:Open) | IGN1 |
| A_AutoLightSnsr | AutoLightSnsr level signal input | Pull down (Analog) | - |
| L_FrontFogSW | FrontFogSW signal input | Pull up (ON:Gnd, OFF:Open) | B+ |
| L_RearFogSW | RearFogSW signal input | Pull up (ON:Gnd, OFF:Open) | IGN1 |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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