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Component Inspection

  1. Ignition "OFF", connect KDS/GDS.
  2. Ignition "ON", select "Current Data" mode.
  3. Monitor the "Passenger Buckle Switch status" parameter on the KDS/GDS.

    Specification:  Passenger Buckle Switch on - Buckled, Passenger Buckle Switch off - Unbuckled

    Fig 1: Screen Display - Passenger Buckle Switch ON (Buckled)
    G12133763Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Screen Display - Passenger Buckle Switch OFF (Unbuckled)
    G12133764Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Is parameter displayed within specifications?

    YES 

    • Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the part's and/or SRSCM connector or was repaired and SRSCM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.

    NO 

    • Thoroughly check all connectors (and connections) for looseness, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, and/or damage.
    • If problem still occurs, replace Buckle Switch Passenger and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair " procedure.