Kia Forte: Head Lamp Leveling Actuator Inspection with GDS
Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Auto Head Lamp Leveling Device / Head Lamp Leveling Actuator Inspection with GDS
Initialization and diagnosis sequence by using GDS equipment.
Below content summarize the procedure for A/S using GDS.
| No. |
Procedure |
| 1 |
Locate vehicle to flat plane |
| 2 |
Tire check |
| 3 |
IGN1 ON |
| 4 |
Head lamp Low Beam ON |
| 5 |
Connection with diagnostic tool |
| 6 |
Initial command by diagnostic tool |
| 7 |
Clear DTC Code |
| 8 |
IGN1 OFF → ON |
| 9 |
Re- Connection with diagnostic tool |
| 10 |
Checking of HLLD output value as 15% and DTC
Code |
| 11 |
HLLD actuating by diagnostic tool command |
| 12 |
Head lamp mechanical Initial Aiming |
|
| 1. |
Select the vehicle model and "Head lamp leveling".
|
| 2. |
GDS can operates actuator forcefully, input/output value monitoring
and self diagnosis.
|
| 3. |
To perform functional test on AHLS outputs, select "Actuation
Test".
|
| 4. |
Select " Parameter setting & Zero position Initial".
|
| 5. |
Confirm that AHLS operate forcefully in "Head lamp leveling" menu.
|
| 6. |
To check the DTC of the head lamp leveling system, select "Diagnostic
trouble codes"
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Component Location
1. Headlamp leveling device switch
2. Headlamp leveling actuator
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Cluster Ionizer Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the glove box housing.
(Refer to Body -"Glove Box Housing")
...
Engine Control Module (ECM) Removal
When replacing the ECM, the vehicle equipped with the immobilizer
must be performed procedure as below.
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Hands Free Switch Installation
1.
Reassemble the steering wheel remote control switch after connecting
the connector.
2.
Reassemble the driver airbag module.
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