Kia Sportage: Rear Wiper/Washer / Rear Washer Switch Repair procedures
Multifunction Switch Inspection
1. |
Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position as
shown below.

[Left Handle Drive]
Switch
|
Switch position
|
Switch terminal
|
Resistance (Ω, ±3.5%)
|
Front wiper switch
|
MIST
|
1-9
|
330
|
OFF
|
∞
|
Intermittent (AUTO)
|
800
|
LOW
|
1,800
|
HIGH
|
5,700
|
Rear wiper switch
|
OFF
|
9-16
|
∞
|
LOW
|
910
|
HIGH
|
2,910
|
[Right Handle Drive]
Switch
|
Switch position
|
Switch terminal
|
Resistance (Ω, ±3.5%)
|
Front Wiper switch
|
MIST
|
3-16
|
330
|
OFF
|
∞
|
Intermittent (AUTO)
|
800
|
LOW
|
1,800
|
HIGH
|
5,700
|
Rear wiper switch
|
OFF
|
9-16
|
∞
|
LOW
|
910
|
HIGH
|
2,910
|
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Inspection (With KDS/GDS)
1. |
In the body electrical system, failure can be quickly diagnosed by using
the vehicle diagnostic system (KDS/GDS).
The diagnostic system(KDS/GDS) provides the following information.
(1) |
Self diagnosis : Checking failure and code number (DTC)
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(2) |
Current data : Checking the system input/output data state
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(3) |
Actuation test : Checking the system operation condition
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(4) |
Additional function : Controlling other features including system
option setting and zero point adjustment
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2. |
Select the 'Car model' and the 'Body Control Module (BCM)' to be checked
in order to check the vehicle with the tester.
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3. |
Select the 'Current Data' menu to search the current state of the input/output
data.

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Inspection
Rear Wiper Motor
1.
Remove the connector from the rear wiper motor.
2.
Connect positive (+) battery cables to terminal 2 ...
Inspection
1.
With the washer motor connected to the reservoir tank, fill the reservoir
tank with water.
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Other information:
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R : Replace
I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
Severe driving condi ...
When the tire pressure monitoring system warning indicators are illuminated,
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
If the telltale illuminates, immediately reduce your speed, avoid hard cornering
and anticipate increased stopping distances. You should stop and check your ...