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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2010RONDO LX, 2.7 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS (1 OF 3) - 2.7LDTC P0198: ENGINE OIL TEMP. SENSOR HIGH INPUTINSPECTION/REPAIRW/HARNESS INSPECTIONSIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION

2010 Kia Rondo LX, 2.7 6

Signal Circuit Inspection

2010 Kia Rondo LX, 2.7 6SECTION Signal Circuit Inspection

Check Voltage
1. IG "OFF" & ENG "OFF"
2. Disconnect OTS connector
3. IG "ON" & ENG "OFF"
4. Measure voltage between harness terminal 1 of OTS and chassis ground.
  1. Specification: Approx. 5V
    
    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Harness Terminal 1 Of OTS & Chassis Ground
    Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
5. Is the measured voltage within specification?
  YES
  - Go to "GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION " procedure.
  NO
  - Go to " 2 Check for open in harness" as follows.
Check for open in harness
1. IG "OFF" & ENG "OFF"
2. Disconnect OTS and PCM connector.
3. Measure resistance between terminal 1 of OTS harness connector and terminal 4 of PCM harness connector.
  1. Specification: Approx. below 1Ω
    
    Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 1 Of OTS Harness Connector & Terminal 4 Of PCM Harness Connector
    Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
4. Is the measured resistance within specification?
  YES
  - Go to "GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION " procedure.
  NO
  - Repair or replace open in harness, and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.