Kia Stinger CK: Rear Glass Defogger / Rear Glass Defogger Switch

Repair procedures
Inspection
1.

In the body electrical system, failure can be quickly diagnosed by using the vehicle diagnostic system (KDS).

The diagnostic system (KDS) provides the following information.

(1)

Self diagnosis : Checking failure and code number (DTC)

(2)

Current data : Checking the system input/output data state

(3)

Actuation test : Checking the system operation condition

(4)

Additional function : Controlling other features including system option setting and zero point adjustment

2.

Select the 'Car model' and the 'Integrated body control unit (IBU)' to be checked in order to check the vehicle with the tester.

3.

Select the 'Current Data' menu to search the current state of the input/output data.

4.

To forcibly actuate the input value of the module to be checked, select option 'Actuation Test'

Removal
1.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.

Remove the heater and A/C controll unit.

(Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning - "Heater & A/C Control Unit")

Installation
1.

Install the heater and A/C control unit.

2.

Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: High Mounted Stop Lamp

Repair procedures Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the tailgate upper trim. (Refer to Body - "Tailgate Trim") 3. Disconnect the high mounted stop lamp connector (A). 4. Remove the high mounted stop lamp (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Immobilizer system

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system to reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle use. Whenever the ENGINE START/STOP button is changed to the ON position, the immobilizer system checks and verifies if the key is valid or not. If the key is valid, the engine will start. If the key is invalid, the engine will not start.

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