2019 Kia Optima EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair Procedures: Inspection

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  1. Check the resistance between terminals in each switch position (LH).
    G13157825Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    SWITCH AND CONNECTOR TERMINAL DESCRIPTION

    Switch Connector terminal Resistance (±5%)
    SEEK Up 2-5 430 Ω
    SEEK Down 1.11 kΩ
    MODE 2.11 kΩ
    MUTE 3.11 KΩ
    Volume (+) 4.61 kΩ
    Volume (-) 6.81 kΩ
    Voice 10.71 kΩ
    END 18.91 kΩ
    SEND 40.91 kΩ
  2. Check the resistance between terminals in each switch position (RH).
G13157826Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
SWITCH AND CONNECTOR TERMINAL DESCRIPTION

Switch Connector terminal Resistance (±5%)
Cancel 3-5 390 Ω
SET - 610 Ω
RES + 910 Ω
Cruise ON/OFF 2.13 kΩ
SCC (Following distance control) 3.63 kΩ
Ground 2-5 390 Ω
Trip Up 610 Ω
Trip Down 910 kΩ
ENTER 1.38 kΩ
BACK 2.13 kΩ
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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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