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Signal Circuit Inspection

  1. Check for short in harness.
    1. Ignition "OFF".
    2. Disconnect SMARTRA connector.
    3. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
    4. Measure voltage between terminal 5 of the SMARTRA harness connector and chassis ground.

      Specification: Approx. 5.48V

      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal 5 Of SMARTRA Harness Connector And Chassis Ground
      G04863823Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. Is the measured voltage within specifications?

      YES 

      Go to  2. Check for open in harness as below.

      NO 

      Check short in signal harness.

      Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

  2. Check for open in harness
    1. Ignition "OFF".
    2. Disconnect SMARTRA connector.
    3. Measure resistance between terminal 5 of the SMARTRA harness connector and terminal 44 (A/T-GSL) or 18 (M/T-GSL) or 47 (DSL) of ECM harness connector.

      Specification: Approx. below 1Ω

      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 5 Of SMARTRA Harness Connector And Terminal 44 (A/T-GSL) Or 18 (M/T-GSL)
      G04863824Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Is the measured resistance within specifications?

      YES 

      Go to "GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION " procedure.

      NO 

      Check for open in signal harness.

      Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.