Kia Sportage: Button Engine Start System / Start/Stop Button Components and components location

Description
System Overview
The System offers the following features:
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Changing the state of engine ignition and power by using the start button.
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the center fascia lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Center ...
Other information:
Component Location
1. Tailgate trim
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Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the mode control actuator connector.
3.
Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode when
12V is connected to terminal 3 ...