Kia Rio: Rear Wiper/Washer / Rear Washer Switch
Repair procedures
Multifunction Switch
Inspection
1. |
Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position as
shown below.

[Left Handle
Drive]
Switch
|
Switch position
|
Switch terminal
|
Resistance (Ω, ±3.5%)
|
Front wiper switch
|
MIST
|
1-9
|
330
|
OFF
|
∞
|
Intermittent (AUTO)
|
800
|
LOW
|
1,800
|
HIGH
|
5,700
|
Rear wiper switch
|
OFF
|
9-16
|
∞
|
LOW
|
910
|
HIGH
|
2,910
|
[Right Handle
Drive]
Switch
|
Switch position
|
Switch terminal
|
Resistance (Ω, ±3.5%)
|
Front Wiper switch
|
MIST
|
3-16
|
330
|
OFF
|
∞
|
Intermittent (AUTO)
|
800
|
LOW
|
1,800
|
HIGH
|
5,700
|
Rear wiper switch
|
OFF
|
9-16
|
∞
|
LOW
|
910
|
HIGH
|
2,910
|
|
Inspection (With KDS/GDS)
1. |
In the body electrical system, failure can be quickly diagnosed by using
the vehicle diagnostic system (KDS/GDS).
The diagnostic system(KDS/GDS) provides the following information.
(1) |
Self diagnosis : Checking failure and code number (DTC)
|
(2) |
Current data : Checking the system input/output data state
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(3) |
Actuation test : Checking the system operation condition
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(4) |
Additional function : Controlling other features including system
option setting and zero point adjustment
|
|
2. |
Select the 'Car model' and the 'Body Control Module (BCM)' 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.

|
1. |
Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position as
shown below.

Rear Wiper
& Washer Switch
[LHD]

[RHD]

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Repair procedures
Inspection
Rear Wiper Motor
1.
Remove the connector from the rear wiper motor.
2.
Connect positive (+) battery cables to terminal ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
With the washer motor connected to the reservoir tank, fill the reservoir
tank with water.
&n ...
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Frame Number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the number used in registering your
vehicle and in all legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc.
The number is punched under driver or front passenger seat.
VIN Label
The VIN is also on a pla ...