2012 Kia Soul !FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Power Window Timer Control

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  1. After IGN1 is On, Power Window can operate and after IGN1 Off, it is possible to operate the Power window, for "PwdwTime"(30 sec Β±3 sec).
  2. During counting the "PwdwTime" (30 sec Β±3 sec), if Driver or Assistant side Door is open, the working the Power Window is stopped.
Fig 1: Power Window Timer Control Timing Pattern
G07426885Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

T1: Pwdw time (30 sec Β± 3 sec)

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