2012 Kia Soul !FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Wiper & Washer Control: Notes

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Fig 1: Wiper & Washer Control Flow Diagram
G07426821Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTION CHART

Function Characteristics Name
Hardware Label Spec. Designation
Input Logic L_IGN2 Ignition 2 Input
L_WiperMistSW Front Wiper Mist Switch
L_WasherSW Front Washer Switch
L_WiperIntmtSW Front Wiper Intermittent Switch
L_RearWiperSW Rear Wiper Switch
L_RearWasherSW Rear Washer Switch
L_RearWiperIntmtSW Rear Wiper Intermittent Switch
Internal b_HeadLampLowOutput Head Lamp Low On/Off State
Analog A_WiperIntmtVol Front Wiper Intermittent Interval Time Value
Output Logic O_WiperRly Front Wiper Output
O_HeadLampWasherRly Head Lamp Washer Output
CAN Communication C_RearWiperRly Rear Wiper Output
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