Kia Optima Hybrid: Lighting System / Rheostat Repair procedures

Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad")
3.
Remove the crash pad side switch assembly (A) as shown below picture.

   
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
4.
Disconnect the rheostat connector (A) from lower crash pad switch.

5.
Operate the rheostat switch and check for continuity between terminals.

Hazard Lamp Switch Repair procedures

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Front Fog Lamps Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the lighting switch of the multi-function switch. (Refer to the multi-function switch) 3. With the front fog lamp switch, make sure ...

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