Ground Circuit Inspection

2014 Hyundai Accent SE, Standard TransSECTION Ground Circuit Inspection
  • Open or Short Check 
    1. Ignition "OFF" & Engine "OFF".
    2. Disconnect the HECU connector.
    3. Measure resistance between ground terminal of the HECU harness connector and chassis ground.

      Specification:  Approx. below 1Ω

    4. Is the measured value within specifications?

      YES 

      • Substitute with a known-good HECU and check for proper operation. If problem is corrected, replace HECU and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
        NOTE: In a case of replacing HECU, operate following functions
        1. "Steering Angle Sensor Calibration" for steering angle sensor offset correction refer to CALIBRATION (SETTING UP THE ZERO ANGLE)
        2. "Longitudinal Sensor Calibration" for Longitudinal sensor offset correction (refer to
        3. "Variant Coding" for 2WD/4WD type setting (refer to C1702 )

      NO 

      • Repair open or short in ground circuit between HECU harness connector and chassis ground, and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
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