Signal Circuit Inspection

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Ignition "OFF".
Disconnect "TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH" and "TCM (PCM)" connector.

Measure resistance between each terminal of the sensor harness connector and TCM (PCM) harness connector as below.

Specification: Shown below

[2.4L]

RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION CHART

Pin No of "TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH"	C38 No.1	C38 No.3	C38 No.4	C38 No.7
Pin No of "TCM (PCM)" harness	C02 No.9	C02 No.6	C02 No.8	C02 No.7
Specification	0Ω	0Ω	0Ω	0Ω

Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Sensor Harness Connector And TCM (PCM) Harness Connector

Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

[2.7L]

RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION CHART

Pin No of "TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH"	C238 No.1	C238 No.3	C238 No.4	C238 No.7
Pin No of " (PCM)" harness	C201-1 No.6	C201-1 No.3	C201-1 No.5	C201-1 No.4
Specification	0Ω	0Ω	0Ω	0Ω

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Sensor Harness Connector And TCM (PCM) Harness Connector

Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Is resistance within specifications?
YES : --> Go to "COMPONENT INSPECTION " procedure.

no : --> Check for Open in harness. Repair as necessary and Go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.