FixVault

Component Inspection

  1. Check outside mirror defogger
    1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
    2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"
    3. Select `ACTUATION TEST' mode on scan tool and press [F1] to start
      Fig 1: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Actuation Test Of Outside Mirror Defogger
      G04884698Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Dose outside mirror defogger work properly?

      YES 

      Go to step  2.

      NO 

      Substitute with a known-good left outside mirror and check for proper operation.

      If the problem is corrected, replace left outside mirror and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

  2. Check DDM
    1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
    2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"
    3. Substitute with a known-good DDM and Check if the DTC is erased.
    4. Is the DTC erased?

      YES 

      Substitute with a known-good DDM and check for proper operation.

      If the problem is corrected, replace DDM and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

      NO 

      Check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.