Simulating Conditions
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Kia Spectra5, 2005 Kia Spectra, and 2004 Kia Spectra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- SIMULATING VIBRATION
- Sensors and Actuators: Slightly vibrate sensors, actuators or relays with finger.WARNING: Strong vibration may break sensors, actuators or relays
- Connectors and Harness: Lightly shake the connector and wiring harness vertically and then horizontally.
- Sensors and Actuators: Slightly vibrate sensors, actuators or relays with finger.
- SIMULATING HEAT
- Heat components suspected of causing the malfunction with a hair dryer or other heat source.WARNING:
- DO NOT heat components to the point where they may be damaged.
- DO NOT heat the ECM directly.
- Heat components suspected of causing the malfunction with a hair dryer or other heat source.
- SIMULATING WATER SPRINKLING
- Sprinkle water onto vehicle to simulate a rainy day or a high humidity condition.WARNING: DO NOT sprinkle water directly into the engine compartment or electronic components.
- Sprinkle water onto vehicle to simulate a rainy day or a high humidity condition.
- SIMULATING ELECTRICAL LOAD
- Turn on all electrical systems to simulate excessive electrical loads (Radios, fans, lights, etc.).