Kia Forte: Windshield Wiper/Washer / Windshield Wiper-Washer Switch

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Windshield Wiper-Washer Switch

Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Remove the multifunction switch. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Multifunction Switch")

Installation

1.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

Multifunction Switch Inspection

Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position as shown below.

Switch	Switch position	Switch terminal	Resistance (Ω, ±3.5%)
Wiper switch	MIST	1-9	330
	OFF		∞
	Intermittent (AUTO)		800
	LOW		1,800
	HIGH		5,700
Wiper intermittent volume	Volume 1	7-9	330
	Volume 2		690
	Volume 3		1,310
	Volume 4		2,610
	Volume 5		7,310

Diagnosis With KDS

In the body electrical system, failure can be quickly diagnosed by using the vehicle diagnostic system (KDS).

The diagnostic system(KDS) provides the following information.

(1)	Self diagnosis : Checking failure and code number (DTC).

(2)	Current data : Checking the system input/output data state.

(3)	Actuation test : Checking the system operation condition.

(4)	Additional function : Controlling other features including system option setting and zero point adjustment.

2.	Select the 'Car model' and the 'Intergrated body control unit (IBU)' to be checked in order to check the vehicle with the tester.

3.	Select the 'Current Data' menu to search the current state of the input/output data.

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