2000 Kia Sephia Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Control Module (ECM)

  1. Using a voltmeter, check for battery voltage at power terminals listed in table by application. Turn ignition on. Check for battery voltage at Ignition terminals. Turn ignition off. Using a voltmeter, check for battery voltage between power supply and ground terminals. See ECM POWER & GROUND TERMINALS  table.
    ECM POWER & GROUND TERMINALS

    Model (1) Terminals No.
    Sephia
    Power 26
    Ignition 54, 58
    Ground 6, 28, 34, 55
    Sportage
    Power 26
    Ignition 54, 58
    Ground 6, 28, 34, 55
    (1) See Fig 1.
  2. If battery voltage is not present, check appropriate fuses. On Sephia, check ECM B+ fuse (10-amp) in passenger compartment fuse box and INJ fuse (10-amp) and IGN COILS fuse (15-amp) in engine compartment fuse/relay box. On Sportage, check ECU fuse (10-amp) in passenger compartment fuse box and MAIN fuse (15-amp) and FUEL INJ fuse (30-amp) in engine compartment fuse/relay box. Replace fuse(s) as necessary and check for cause of blown fuse. If fuses are okay, check EGI main relay. See RELAYS  under RELAYS & SOLENOIDS. If relay is okay, locate and repair open between main relay and ECM connector.
Fig 1: Identifying Engine Control Module Terminals
G99I08397Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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