2012 Kia Sportage (SL) — Repair Solution

2.0L D4HA 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto · Ignition Fault / Not Turning Off · Electrical

Kia Sportage (SL) Ignition Fault / Not Turning Off Electrical Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Kia
Model: Sportage (SL)
Year: 2012
Engine: 2.0L D4HA 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
Kilometres: 233,000
Area: Electrical
Category: Ignition Fault / Not Turning Off

Customer Complaint

Vehicle acc (accessory power) will not switch off when the vehicle is turned off at the start/stop button and the driver door to exit the vehicle vehicle

Problem Summary

Key/remotes don't open or lock doors, radio stays on, sunroof doesn't close or open steering lock not engaging. no fault codes are stored in any scanned control module. all windows and mirrors work from the switch. central locking working from the interior lock/unlock switch. key warning when exiting the vehicle with key in hand.

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Quick Facts

CodeKIASL12468
Vehicle2012 Kia Sportage (SL)
Engine2.0L D4HA 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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