Signal Circuit Inspection

2014 Kia Forte5 EXSECTION Signal Circuit Inspection
  • Check open in harness 
    1. IG "OFF" and disconnect battery sensor and ECM/PCM connector.
    2. Check resistance between LIN terminal of battery sensor harness Connector and ECM/PCM harness connector.

      Specification:  Below 1.0Ω

    3. Is the measured resistance within specification?

      YES 

      • Go to "CHECK SHORT TO BATTERY IN HARNESS  " as follows.

      NO 

  • CHECK SHORT TO BATTERY IN HARNESS 
    1. IG "OFF" and disconnect battery sensor and ECM/PCM connector.
    2. IG "ON"
    3. Measure the voltage between LIN terminal of battery sensor harness connector and chassis ground.

      Specification:  Approx. 0V

    4. Is the measured voltage within specification?

      YES 

      • Go to "CHECK SHORT TO GROUND IN HARNESS  " as follows.

      NO 

  • CHECK SHORT TO GROUND IN HARNESS 
    1. IG "OFF" and disconnect battery sensor and ECM/PCM connector.
    2. Check resistance between LIN terminal of battery sensor harness Connector and chassis ground.

      Specification:  Infinity

    3. Is the measured resistance within specification?

      YES 

      NO 

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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