Kia Forte BD Quiz
Body Electrical System

Rear Window Defogger 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
6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
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Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. In the body electrical system, faults can be quickly diagnosed using the Korean Diagnostic System (KDS).

    The Diagnostic System (KDS) provides the following information.

    1. Self-diagnosis: check for malfunction and diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

    2. Current Data: Check the system input/output status.

    3. Operation check: Check the operating status of the system.

    4. Special Function: Control of other functions, including parameter setting and zero point adjustment.

  2. Select "Vehicle Model" and "Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU)" to be checked in order to inspect the vehicle with the tester.

  3. Select the "Current Data" menu to view the current input/output data status.

  4. To forcibly activate the input value of the module under test, select the "Activation Test" option.

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. Remove the heater and A/C control unit.

    (Refer to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - "Heater and A/C Control")

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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