2017 Kia Forte Koup EX, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

System STATES In LEARNING MODE

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In learning mode, the BES System can be set in 6 different states, depending on the status of the terminals and Engine status:

System State Terminal Status Engine status
1. OFF - Locked OFF Stopped
2. OFF - Unlocked OFF Stopped
3. ACC ACC Stopped
4. IGN IGN1, IGN2, ACC Stopped
5. Start IGN1, Start Cranking
6. IGN - Engine IGN1, IGN2, ACC Running (means "self-running")

Referring to the terminals, the system states described in the table above are the same as those found in a system based on a mechanical ignition switch.

One of the features distinctive from the Mechanical Ignition Switch-based system is that the BES system allows specific transition from [OFF] to [START] without going through [ACC] and [IGN] states.

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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.
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