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Monitor Scantool Data

  1. Connect scantool to Data Link Connector(DLC)
  2. Ignition "ON"& Engine "OFF".
  3. Press the brake pedal.
  4. Monitor the "BRAKE SWITCH" parameter on the scantool.

    Specification  : It is changed to ON/OFF.

    Fig 1: Monitoring Brake Switch Parameter On Scantool (Not Pressing Break Pedal)
    G06490542Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Scantool Display - Brake Lamp Switch (While Pressing Break Pedal)
    G06490543Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Whenever brake pedal is pushed down, is the brake switch's scantool data changed ON/OFF?

    YES 

    • Fault is intermittent, caused by poor connection in brake light switch harness and/or HECU's connector, or was repaired and HECU memory was not cleared.

      Thoroughly 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.

    NO 

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