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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: Scantool Display - Vehicle S/W Management
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      Fig 2: Scantool Display - ASP Calibration
      G12209417Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 3: Scantool Display - ASP Calibration (2nd Stage)
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      Fig 4: Scantool Display - Initializing Completed
      G12209419Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. "Longitudinal G-Sensor Calibration" for longitudinal sensor offset correction.
      Fig 5: Scantool Display - Vehicle S/W Management
      G12209420Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 6: Scantool Display - Longitudinal G-Sensor Calibration
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      Fig 7: Scantool Display - Longitudinal G-Sensor Calibration (Completed)
      G12209422Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. "Auto Detected Configuration Reset (ESP (ESC) Only)
      Fig 8: Scantool Display - Vehicle S/W Management
      G12209423Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 9: Scantool Display - Auto Detected Configuration Reset
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      Fig 10: Scantool Display - Auto Detected Configuration Reset (Completed)
      G12209425Courtesy 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.