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Monitor GDS Data

  1. Connect GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Ignition "ON" & Engine "ON".
  3. Select "Current Data" mode and monitor "SPORTS MODE SELECT S/W, SPORTS MODE UP S/W, SPORTS MODE DOWN S/W" parameters.
  4. Change shift lever to "Sports Mode".
    Fig 1: Screen Display - Sports Mode Data (D Range)
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    Fig 2: Screen Display - Sports Mode Data (Sports Mode ON)
    G07371743Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Screen Display - Sports Mode Data (Sports Mode Up Switch ON)
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    Fig 4: Screen Display - Sports Mode Data (Sports Mode Down Switch ON)
    G07371745Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Is Sports Mode Switch working within specification?

    YES 

    • Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact between PCM/TCM and Sensor, and DTC was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair as necessary and go to VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR  procedure.

    NO