Kia Forte: Body Electrical System / Multifunction Switch

Kia Forte 2019-2023 (BD) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Multifunction Switch

Specifications

Items		Specifications
Rated voltage	Front fog lamp switch	5 V
	Rear fog lamp switch
	Head lamp switch
	Dimmer & passing
	Turn signal lamp
	Wiper
	Front Washer	12 V

Components and components location

Components

1 . Driver airbag module (DAB)
2 . Steering wheel
3 . Clock spring

4. Multifunction switch
5. Steering Column

Description and operation

Description

Schematic diagrams

Connector and Terminal function

Schematic Diagram

Lighting System Schematic Diagram

Wiper / Washer Schematic Diagram

Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the clock spring. (Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring")

3.	Disconnect the multifunction switch connector (A).

4.	Remove the multifunction switch assembly (A) after loosening the screws.

Installation

1.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

Multifunction Switch Inspection

Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the table.

Switch	Switch position	Switch terminal	Resistance (Ω, ±3.5%)
Wiper switch	MIST	1-9	330
	OFF		∞
	INT (AUTO)		800
	LOW		1800
	HIGH		5700
Wiper intermittent volume	Volume 1	7-9	330
	Volume 2		690
	Volume 3		1310
	Volume 4		2610
	Volume 5		7310
Fog lamp switch	OFF	9-10	∞
	Front		910
	Rear		2910
Turn signal switch	OFF	9-12	∞
	Left		910
	Right		2910
Dimmer & Passing switch	OFF	9-13	∞
	Passing		910
	Dimmer		2910
Light switch	OFF	9-14	680
	AUTO		∞
	Tail lamp		1680
	Low beam		5580

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