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Component Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Kia Sedona and 2006 Kia Sedona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Ignition "OFF".
  2. Engine "ON".
  3. Does warning lamp remain On?

    YES 

    • Substitute with a known-good steering angle sensor and check for proper operation. If problem is corrected, replace sensor and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
    • Substitute with a known-good HECU and check for proper operation. If problem is corrected, replace HECU and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO 

    • Fault is intermittent caused by caused by open or short of steering angle sensor harness, inoperative steering angle sensor. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.