Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2022 Kia Forte FE, Automatic CVT TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Repair Procedures: Inspection
Information
Inspect the connector thoroughly for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deformation, or damage.
- Disconnect the parking switch connector.
- Turn Ignition "ON", & engine "OFF".
- Measure the output signal in each range (P, R, N, D).
SIGNAL CODE SPECIFICATION
| Signal | P | R | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 18.3% | 47.5 % | 64.6 % | 81.7 % |
| S2 | 81.7 % | 52.5 % | 35.4 % | 18.3% |
PIN - CONNECTION SPECIFICATION
| Pin | Connection information |
|---|---|
| 1 | Power (Ps, Ns) |
| 2 | Back-up lamp |
| 3 | Power (Back-up lamp) |
| 4 | Ps, Ns |
| 5 | Power (5V) |
| 6 | Ground (5V) |
| 7 | S1 |
| 8 | S2 |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
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.