KIA Niro: Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch / Repair Procedures
Inspection
- Disconnect the key warning switch connector (A) and ignition switch connector (B) from the steering column.


- Check for continuity between the terminals.
- If continuity is not specified, replace the switch.

Removal
- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
- Remove the steering column upper and lower shroud panel.
(Refer to Body - "Steering Column Shroud Panel")
- Remove the ignition switch connector (A) and key warning / immobilizer connector (B).

- Insert key and turn it to ACC position.

- Pushing lock pin (A) with the awl.

- Remove the key lock cylinder (A).
B : Key warning switch
C : Ignition switch connector

- Remove the ignition switch (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

Installation
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Warning
- Do not reuse the shear bolts.
- When installing the new shear bolts to the ignition switch
assembly, tighten the shear bolts until its head is cut off.

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Description
Main Function
High speed CAN communication (C-CAN)
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Instrument Cluster Repair procedures
Removal
Warning
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap
protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to
components.
Instrument Cluster
Disconnect the negative (-) batter
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The Power Relay Assembly
Description
The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) consists of the positive and negative main
relays, pre-charge relay, pre-charge resistor and
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controls the high voltage power c
Charging door (Kia Niro EV)
Opening the charging door
Operation
Press the right center edge of the
charging door.
The charging door is not open when
the vehicle is locked.
Closing the charging door
Operation
Close the charging door by pressing
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