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Component Inspection

  1. IG "OFF" and disconnect ECTS connector.
  2. Remove it.
  3. Measure resistance between terminals 1 and 3 of ECTS connector as the temperature rises.

    Specification: 

    TEMPERATURE AND RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

    Temp. (°C/°F) Resistance (kΩ) Temp. (°C/°F) Resistance (kΩ)
    -40(-40) 48.14 40(104) 1.15
    -20(-4) 14.13-16.83 60(140) 0.59
    0(32) 5.79 80(176) 0.32
    20(68) 2.31-2.59    
    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals 1 And 3 Of ECTS Connector
    G06411618Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Are the measured resistance within specification?

    YES 

    • Clear DTC and Test-drive under enable conditions above-mentioned.

    After the test, If this DTC is set, recheck it thoroughly. If not, it is intermittent fault, go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO