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Component Inspection

  1. Turn Ignition "OFF" and then "ON".
  2. Monitor "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)  " with KDS/GDS.
  3. Clear all DTCs in the system with KDS/GDS.
  4. Re-check DTC in the system with KDS/GDS.
  5. Are any DTCs stored in the system?

    YES 

    • Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
    • If problem still occurs, replace HECU and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
    CAUTION: In case of replacing HECU, perform following procedures.
    1. "ASP Calibration" for steering angle sensor offset correction.
      Fig 1: Screen Display - ASP Calibration (1 Of 4)
      G11941911Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 2: Screen Display - ASP Calibration (2 Of 4)
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      Fig 3: Screen Display - ASP Calibration (3 Of 4)
      G11941913Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 4: Screen Display - ASP Calibration (4 Of 4)
      G11941914Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. "Longitudinal G-Sensor Calibration" for longitudinal sensor offset correction.
      Fig 5: Screen Display - Longitudinal G-Sensor Calibration (1 Of 3)
      G11941915Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 6: Screen Display - Longitudinal G-Sensor Calibration (2 Of 3)
      G11941916Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 7: Screen Display - Longitudinal G-Sensor Calibration (3 Of 3)
      G11941917Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. "Auto Detected Configuration Reset (ESP (ESC) Only)"
    Fig 8: Screen Display - Auto Detected Configuration Reset (ESP (ESC) Only; 1 Of 3)
    G11941918Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 9: Screen Display - Auto Detected Configuration Reset (ESP (ESC) Only; 2 Of 3)
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    Fig 10: Screen Display - Auto Detected Configuration Reset (ESP (ESC) Only; 3 Of 3)
    G11941920Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    NO 

    • 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.