Kia Forte BD Quiz
Body Electrical System

Multifunction switch

In this manual: Body Electrical System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
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Specifications

Specifications

Items Specifications
Rated Voltage Front Fog Light Switch 5 V
Rear Fog Lamp Switch
Headlight Switch
Dimmer and Passing
Turn Signal Indicator
Wiper Arm
Front Washer 12 V

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Driver Airbag Module (DAB)
2. Steering Wheel
3. Clock Spring		 4. Multifunction Switch
5. Steering Column

Description and Operation

Description

Circuit Diagrams

Connector and Terminal Function

Schematic Diagram

Lighting System Circuit Diagram

Wiper/Washer Circuit Diagram

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. Remove the clockspring.

    (Refer to "Restraint System - Driver Airbag Module (DAB) and Clock Spring")

  3. Disconnect the multifunction switch connector (A).

  4. Remove the multifunction switch assembly (A) after loosening the screws.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

Multifunction Switch Inspection

  1. Check the continuity between terminals at each switch position in accordance with the table.

    Switch Switch Position Switch Terminal Resistance (Ω, ±3.5%)
    Wiper Switch FOG 1-9 330
    OFF ∞
    INT (AUTO) 800
    LOW 1800
    HIGH 5700
    Intermittent Wiper Volume Level 1 7-9 330
    Level 2 690
    Level 3 1310
    Level 4 2610
    Level 5 7310
    Fog Light Switch OFF 9-10 ∞
    Front 910
    Rear
    		2910
    Turn Signal Switch OFF 9-12 ∞
    Left 910
    Right 2910
    Dimmer and Headlight Switch OFF 9-13 ∞
    Passing 910
    Dimmer 2910
    Switch OFF 9-14 680
    AUTO ∞
    Rear Lamp 1680
    Low Beam 5580

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