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Monitor Scantool Data

  1. Connect scantool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Ignition "ON" & Engine "ON".
  3. Turn the steering wheel to the left or right.
  4. Monitor the "Torque Sensor" parameters on the Scantool.
    Fig 1: Monitoring Torque Sensor Parameters On Scantool
    G07385147Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Whenever steering wheel is turned, is the steering sensor's scantool data changed?

    YES 

    • Fault is intermittent and caused either by poor contact in Torque sensor or wiring harness, or it has been repaired and EPS ECU memory is not cleared yet.

      Repair or replace as necessary and then go to VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR  procedure.

    NO