Kia Forte: Audio / Steering Wheel Remote Controller (SWRC)

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Audio / Steering Wheel Remote Controller (SWRC)

Components and components location

Components

1. Left remote control switch (Audio + Bluetooth + Voice)

2. Right remote control switch (Trip Computer + SCC)

Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram

[Audio + Bluetooth + Voice]

[Trip + SCC]

Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

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

3.	Remove the steering wheel bezel assembly (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

4.	Disconnect the connector (A) from steering wheel remote control.

5.	Remove the steering wheel remote control (A) from bezel after loosening the screws.

Installation

1.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

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

[Audio + Bluetooth + Voice]

Switch	Connector terminal	Resistance (±3%)
SEEK Up	1-6	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).

[Cruise]

Switch	Connector terminal	Resistance (±3%)
Cancel	2- 6	390 Ω
SET -		610 Ω
RES +		910 Ω
Cruise ON/OFF		1.38 kΩ
Cruise & Speed Limit ON/OFF		2.13 kΩ
SCC (Following distance control)		3.63 kΩ

[Trip]

Switch	Connector terminal	Resistance (±3%)
Group	1 - 6	390 Ω
Trip Up		610 Ω
Trip Down		910 Ω
Trip ON / Reset		1.38 kΩ

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