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Monitor GDS Data

  1. Connect GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Ignition "ON".
  3. Monitor "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)" with GDS.
    Fig 1: Screen Display - DTC Description
    G11811262Courtesy of KIA MOTOR AMERICA, INC.
  4. Is DTC status displayed as Present?

    YES 

    NO 

    • Fault might be intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or ECU's connector or was repaired and ECU memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.


  1. Connect Data Link Connector (DLC) to GDS.
  2. Check the "Current Data" about related DTC with GDS.
    Fig 1: Screen Display - Engine ON & Engine OFF
    G11811263Courtesy of KIA MOTOR AMERICA, INC.
  3. Are the parameters displayed correctly?

    YES 

    • Fault might be intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or ECU's connector or was repaired and ECU memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO