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Control Circuit Inspection

  1. Check for open in control harness.
    1. Ignition "OFF".
    2. Disconnect HO2S and PCM connectors.
    3. Measure resistance between terminals 4 of the HO2S heater harness connector and 9 of the PCM harness connector.

      Specification: Approx 0Ω

      Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals 4 Of HO2S Heater Harness Connector And 9 Of PCM Harness Connector
      G06414833Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Is resistance within the specification?

      YES 

      • Go to step  2.

      NO 

  2. Check for short to ground in control circuit.
    1. Reconnect the PCM connector.
    2. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
    3. Measure voltage between terminal 4 of the HO2S heater harness connector and chassis ground.

      Specification: Approx 0V

      Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal 4 Of HO2S Heater Harness Connector And Chassis Ground
      G06414834Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Is voltage within the specification?

      YES 

      NO