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Monitor GDS Data

EPS Type recognition 

  1. Connect GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC)
  2. Ignition "OFF" and then Ignition "ON".
  3. Choose the area type (figure below).
  4. Ignition "OFF" & Waiting 20sec.
  5. Ignition "ON".
  6. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)"  mode again.
  7. Are any DTCs present?

    YES 

    • Substitute with a known-good steering column & EPS unit assembly check for proper operation.

      If problem is corrected, replace steering column & EPS unit assembly and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair " procedure.

    NO 

    • Fault is intermittent caused by faulty EPS CM or was repaired and EPS CM memory was not cleared.

      Go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair " procedure.

      Fig 1: Screen Display - EPS Type Recognition
      G12160474Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.