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Component Inspection

  1. CHECK K/D SWITCH

    Specification: Connecting the point of contact --> 0Ω, Disconnecting the point of contact --> ∞ Ω

    1. Is resistance within specifications?

      YES  : --> Go to step  2.

      NO  : --> Replace "K/D SWITCH" as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

  2. KICK DOWN SERVO ADJUSTMENT
    1. Completely remove all dirt and other contaminating materials adhered around the kickdown adjust screw.
    2. Loosen the lock nut.
    3. Loosen and tighten the adjust screw (A) two times by torque of 5 N.m (3.6 lb.ft).
      Fig 1: Identifying Adjust Screw
      G04862616Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Tighten adjust screw by torque of 5 N.m and then loosen the adjust screw 3 to 3.1/3 turns.
    5. Tighten the lock nut to the specified torque.
    6. After adjusting, has problem been solved?

      YES  : --> Go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

      NO  : --> Substitute with a known-good PCM and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace PCM as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.