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System Inspection

Check intake system for blockage 

  1. Visually/physically inspect the following items:
    • Air cleaner filter element for excessive dirt or for any foreign objects.
    • Hoses of intake system for blockage.
    • Throttle body inlet for damage or for any foreign objects.
    • Throttle plate for carbon deposits.
  2. Has a problem been found in any of the above areas?

    YES 

    NO 

    • Go to "Perform ETC Motor Actuation Test" procedure.

Perform ETC Motor Actuation Test 

  1. Connect KDS/GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
  3. Perform "Actuation Test" for "ETC Motor".
Fig 1: Screen Display - ETC Motor Actuation Test
G12151854Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Inspect ETC Motor 

  1. Ignition "OFF".
  2. Disconnect ETC Motor connector.
  3. Measure resistance between power and control terminal of the ETC Motor. (Component Side)

    Specification  : Approx. 0.3 to 100Ω [20°C (68°F)]

Confirm Part Inspection 

  1. Does the ETC Motor operate properly? (Check variation)

    YES 

    NO 

    • Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
    • If the diagnostics have been performed correctly with no failure found, replace the ETC and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair " procedure.