Kia Optima: TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
| 1. | The lamp switch inputs can be checked using the GDS. |
| 2. | To check the input value of lamp switch, select option "Body Control Module". |
| 3. | To consult the present input/output
value of BCM, "Current DATA". It provides information of BCM input/output
conditions of power supply, turn signal/brake lamp, headlamp, door, locks,
outside mirror, wiper, auto-light and transmitters etc.
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| 4. | To check the input value of lamp
switch in force mode, select option "Actuation Test".
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Symptom |
Possible cause |
Remedy |
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One lamp does not light (all exterior) |
Bulb burned out |
Replace bulb |
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Socket, wiring or ground faulty |
Repair if necessary |
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Stop lamps do not light |
Bulb burned out |
Replace bulb |
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Stop lamp fuse (15A) blown |
Check for short and replace fuse |
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Stop lamp switch faulty |
Adjust or replace switch |
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Wiring or ground faulty |
Repair if necessary |
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Stop lamps do not turn off |
Stop lamp switch faulty |
Repair or replace switch |
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Instrument lamps do not light (Tail lamps light) |
Rheostat faulty |
Check rheostat |
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Wiring or ground faulty |
Repair if necessary |
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Back up lamps do not light |
Bulb burned out |
Replace bulb |
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Back up lamp fuse (10A) blown |
Check for short and replace fuse |
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Back up lamp switch (M/T) faulty |
Check switch |
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Transaxle range switch (A/T) faulty |
Check switch |
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Wiring or ground faulty |
Repair if necessary |
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Map lamp does not light |
Bulb burned out |
Replace bulb |
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Room lamp fuse (10A) blown |
Check for short and replace fuse |
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Map lamp switch faulty |
Check switch |
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Wiring or ground faulty |
Repair if necessary |
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Luggage room lamp does not light |
Bulb burned out |
Replace bulb |
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Trunk lamp fuse (10A) blown |
Check for short and replace fuse |
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Luggage room lamp switch faulty |
Check switch |
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Wiring or ground faulty |
Repair if necessary |
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