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Monitor KDS/GDS Data

■ DTC Status Check 

  1. Connect KDS/GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Ignition "ON".
  3. Monitor "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)  " with KDS/GDS.
    Fig 1: Screen Display - Diagnostic Trouble Code Description
    G11941885Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Is DTC status displayed as Present?

    YES 

    • Go to "Current Data Inspection" procedure below.

    NO 

■ Current Data Inspection 

  1. Connect KDS/GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Ignition "ON".
  3. Operate TCS/ESC (ESP) Switch.
  4. Monitor "ESP ON/OFF Switch (ESP Only)" and "TCS/ESC (ESP) OFF Warning Lamp (ESP Only)" parameters in "Current Data  " with KDS/GDS.

    Specification:  Switch Operated "ON"/Switch Not Operated "OFF"(Refer to Fig 2 below)

    Fig 2: Screen Display - ESP ON/OFF Switch And TCS/ESC (ESP) OFF Warning Lamp Parameters In Current Data With KDS/GDS
    G11941886Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Is parameter displayed within specification?

    YES 

    • Fault might be intermittent and caused either by poor contact in connectors or wiring harness, or it has been repaired and control module memory is not cleared yet. Thoroughly check terminal of battery, all connectors (and connections) for looseness, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, and/or damage.
    • Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO