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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2010RONDO LX, 2.7 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS (1 OF 3) - 2.7LDTC P0117: ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT LOW INPUTINSPECTION/REPAIRCOMPONENT INSPECTION
2010 Kia Rondo LX, 2.7 6

Component Inspection

2010 Kia Rondo LX, 2.7 6SECTION Component Inspection
  1. Check ECTS
    1. IG "OFF" and disconnect ECTS connector.
    2. Measure resistance between terminals 1 and 3 of ECTS connector. (Component side)
      1. Specification:
        TEMPERATURE AND RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

        Temp. (°C/°F) Resistance (kΩ) Temp. (°C/°F) Resistance (kΩ)
        -40(-40) 48.14 40 (104) 1.15
        -20(-4) 14.13 ~ 16.83 60 (140) 0.59
        0 (32) 5.79 80 (176) 0.32
        20 (68) 2.31 ~ 2.59    
        Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals 1 & 3 Of ECTS Connector
        G06488715Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Is the measured resistance within specification?

      YES

      • Go to " 2 Check PCM" as follows.

      NO

      • Substitute with a known-good ECTS and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace ECTS and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
  2. Check PCM
    1. IG "OFF" and connect scantool.
    2. Connect probe to terminal 3 of ECTS harness connector.
    3. IG "ON" and ENG "OFF" and select simulation function on the scantool.
    4. Simulate voltage at terminal 3 of ECTS harness connector.
      Fig 2: Scantool Display - Simulation Of Voltage
      G06488716Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. Does the signal value of ECT sensor change according to simulation voltage?

      YES

      • Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration damage. Repair or replace as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

      NO

      • Substitute with a known-good PCM and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace PCM "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
        CAUTION: There is a memory reset function on the scantool that can erase optional components automatically detected and memorized by the PCM. Before or after testing PCM on the vehicle, use this function to reuse the PCM.
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