2001 Kia Spectra GSX, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Control Module (ECM)

ECM LOCATION

Application Location
Optima & Magentis (Canadian) Center Of Instrument Panel Behind & Below Radio, Terminal access Driver side
Rio Driver Side, Behind Left Kick Panel
Sephia & Spectra Below Right Center Of Instrument Panel, Mounted On Floorboard, Under Carpet
Sportage Below Right Side Of Instrument Panel, Under Carpet, Near Kick Panel
  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.
    Optima & Magentis (Canadian) 2.4L (A/T)
    Power B1, B7, B26, C28
    Ground B2, B8, C27
    Optima & Magentis (Canadian) 2.4L (M/T)
    Power A12, A25, D12
    Ground A13, A26, D22
    Optima & Magentis (Canadian) 2.5L
    Power V1, V7
    Ground V4, V5, V6
    Rio
    Power B01; 1, 7, 8, 9
    Ground B01; 4, 5, 6
    Sephia & Spectra
    Power 26, 54, 58
    Ground 6, 28, 34, 55
    Sportage
    Power 26, 54, 58
    Ground 6, 28, 34, 55
    (1) For circuit identification, see WIRING DIAGRAMS article. For connector views, see Fig 1-Fig 5 .
  2. If battery voltage is not present, check appropriate fuses. Check ECM B+ fuses, FUEL INJ fuses and IGN COILS fuses in engine or passenger compartment fuse/relay boxes. 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 Connectors & Terminals (Optima & Magentis (Canadian) 2.4L A/T)
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