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Kia Code Retrieval
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
When trouble occurs in the main input or output devices, check for the
cause using the data link connector (DLC) and the malfunction indicator lamp
located in the instrument cluster. Failures of each input and output device
are indicated and retrieved from the engine control module (ECM) as
diagnostic trouble codes.
- Locate DLC at top center of firewall and use jumper wire to connect
ENG. TEST and ground terminals.
- On 1995 Sportage models, turn ignition to On, but do not start engine.
- On other models, start and warm engine, then run at 2,000 RPM for 3
minutes.
- Diagnostic trouble codes will be displayed as a series of long and
short flashes on the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
Trouble Code Interpretation
The ECM indicates stored fault code by flashing the malfunction
indicator/check engine lamp. Fault codes 1 through 9 are indicated by
individual short blinks and fault codes 10 and above are indicated by long
and short blinks. One long blink is equivalent to 10 short blinks. The fault
code can be determined by adding the long and short blinks.
Clearing Trouble Codes
Diagnostic trouble codes may be cleared by disconnecting the battery
ground cable for at least 20 seconds.
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