Signal Circuit Inspection

Check short to ground in harness
1. IG "OFF" and disconnect TPS connector and PCM connector.
2. Measure resistance between terminal 6 of TPS harness connector and chassis ground.
3. Measure resistance between terminals 6 and 5 (8) of TPS harness connector.
  Specification : Infinite
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals 6 And 5 (8) Of TPS Harness Connector
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
4. Is the measured resistance within specification?
  YES
  - Go to 2"Check open in harness" as follows
  NO
  - Repair short to ground in harness, and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
Check open in harness
1. IG "OFF" and disconnect TPS connector and PCM connector.
2. Measure resistance between terminal 6 of TPS harness connector and terminal 57 of PCM harness connector (C144-B).
  Specification : Below 1Ω
  
  Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 6 Of TPS Harness Connector And Terminal 57 Of PCM Harness Connector (C144-B)
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
3. Is the measured resistance within specification?
  YES
  - Go to "COMPONENT INSPECTION " procedure.
  NO
  - Repair open in harness, and go to "VERIFICATION OF REPAIR " procedure.