2012 Kia Soul !FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Power Window Control: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Power Window Control Flow Diagram
G07426884Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTION CHART

Function Characteristics Name
Hardware Label Spec. Designation
Input Logic L_IGN2 Ignition 2 Power
L_IGN1 Ignition 1 Input
CAN Communication C_DRVDRSW Driver Door Switch
C_ASTDRSW Assist Door Switch
Internal b_IGN1 On: A_IGN1 == On || L_IGN2 == On
Off: A_IGN1 == Off&L_IGN2 == Off
Output CAN Communication C_PwdwMain Power window Timer
Logic O_SafetyPwdwEnable Safety Power Window ECU Enable Output
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