Kia Sportage: Audio / Audio Remote Control Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Audio / Audio Remote Control Repair procedures

Inspection

Check for resistance between terminals in each switch position (LH).

[LH : Audio + Hands free]

Switch	Connector terminal	Resistance (±5%)
SEEK Up	2-5	430 Ω
SEEK Down		1.11 kΩ
MODE		2.11 kΩ
MUTE		3.11 kΩ
Volume (+)		4.61 kΩ
Volume (-)		6.81 kΩ
Voice		10.71 kΩ
END		18.91 kΩ
SEND		40.91 kΩ

Check for resistance between terminals in each switch position (RH).

[RH : Trip + Cruise]

Switch	Connector terminal	Resistance (±5%)
Cancel	3-5	390 Ω
SET -		610 Ω
RES +		910 Ω
Cruise ON/OFF		1.38 kΩ
SCC (Following distance control)		3.63 kΩ
Group	2-5	390 Ω
Trip Up		610 Ω
Trip Down		910 Ω
ENTER		1.38 kΩ

Removal

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the steering wheel assembly. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")

3.	Remove the paddle shift switch (A) after loosening the mounting screws. [LH] [RH]

4.	Disconnect the paddle shift switch connector (A). [LH] [RH]

5.	Remove the steering back cover (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

6.	Disconnect the steering wheel remote control connector (A). [LH] [RH]

7.	Remove the steering wheel remote control assembly (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

8.	Remove the steering wheel remote control (A) after loosening the mounting screws. [LH] [RH]

Installation

1.	Install the steering wheel remote control.

2.	Install the steering wheel remote control assembly.

3.	Connect the steering wheel remote control connector.

4.	Install the steering back cover.

5.	Connect the paddle shift switch connector.

6.	Install the paddle shift switch.

7.	Install the steering wheel and driver airbag module.

8.	Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Audio Remote Control Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram [Audio] [Audio + Bluetooth] [Audio + Bluetooth + Voice] [Trip] [Trip + ACC] [Trip + ACC + Speed Limiter] [Trip + SCC ...

Multimedia Jack Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram ...

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