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Diagnosis with KDS/GDS

  1. The body electrical system can be quickly diagnosed for failed parts by using vehicle diagnostic system (KDS/GDS).

    The diagnostic system (KDS/GDS) provides the following information.

    1. Self diagnosis: Checks and displays the failure code (DTC)
    2. Current data: Checks the system input/output data state
    3. Actuator test: Checks the system operating condition
    4. Additional function: Other controls such as the system option and zero point adjustment
  2. Select the "Car model" and the system to be checked in order to check the vehicle with the tester.
  3. Select the "Body Control Module (BCM)" to check the "Cluster Module (CLU)".
  4. Select the "Current Data" menu to search the current state of the input/output data.

    The input/output data for the sensors corresponding to the cluster module (CLU) can be checked.

    Fig 1: Screen Display - Current Data Menu
    G12143275Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. To check the input value of cluster illumination, select "Actuation test".
    Fig 2: Screen Display - Actuation Test
    G12143276Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.