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Component Inspection

Perform ETC Motor Actuation Test 

  1. Connect KDS/GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
  3. Perform "Actuation Test  " for ETC Motor.
    Fig 1: Scantool Display - Current Data And Actuation Test
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ETC Motor Inspection 

  1. Ignition "OFF".
  2. Disconnect ETC Motor connector.
  3. Measure resistance between power and control terminal of the ETC Motor (component side).

    Specification  : Approx. 2 ~ 3Ω [20°C (68 °F)]

    Fig 2: Scantool Display - ETC Motor Resistance
    G12216072Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Confirm Part Inspection 

  1. Does the ETC Motor operate properly? (Check variation)

    YES 

    NO 

    • Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
    • If problem still occurs, replace ETC Motor and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair " procedure.