Signal Circuit Inspection

2010 Kia Forte EX, StandardSECTION Signal Circuit Inspection
  • Check signal circuit voltage 
    1. IG key OFF.
    2. Disconnect 'CRUISE REMOCON SWITCH' connector.
    3. IG key ON.
    4. Measure voltage between 'Signal (Cruise SW) ' terminal of 'CRUISE REMOCON SWITCH' harness connector and chassis ground.

      Specification  : 4.8V~5.1V

      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Signal (Cruise SW) Terminal Of CRUISE REMOCON SWITCH Harness Connector & Chassis Ground
      G06491943Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. Is the measured value within specification?

      YES 

      NO 

      • Go to "Check short in signal circuit" as follows.
  • Check short in signal circuit 
    1. IG key OFF.
    2. Disconnect 'CRUISE REMOCON SWITCH' connector and ECM (PCM) connector.
    3. Check resistance between 'Signal (Cruise SW) ' terminal and 'CRUISE MAIN' terminal of 'CRUISE REMOCON SWITCH' harness connector.
    4. Check resistance between 'Signal (Cruise SW) ' terminal and 'Ground (Cruise SW) ' terminal of 'CRUISE REMOCON SWITCH' harness connector.

      Specification  : Infinite

      Fig 2: Checking Resistance Between Cruise Remocon Switch Terminals
      G06491944Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. Is the measured value within specification?

      YES 

      • Go to "Check open in signal circuit" as follows.

      NO 

  • Check open in signal circuit 
    1. IG key OFF.
    2. Disconnect 'CRUISE REMOCON SWITCH' connector and ECM (PCM) connector.
    3. Measure resistance between 'Signal (Cruise SW) ' terminal of 'CRUISE REMOCON SWITCH' harness connector and 'Signal (Cruise SW) ' terminal of ECM (PCM) connector.

      Specification  : Below 1.0Ω

      Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Signal (Cruise SW) Terminals Of Cruise Remocon Switch Harness Connector & ECM (PCM) Connector
      G06491945Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Is the measured value within specification?

      YES 

      NO 

      • Repair open between 'Signal (Cruise SW) ' terminal of 'CRUISE REMOCON SWITCH' harness connector and 'Signal (Cruise SW) ' terminal of ECM (PCM) connector, and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
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