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PCM Inspection

  1. Ignition "OFF".
  2. Connect VMI to KDS/GDS and set up an oscilloscope as follow (4-channel);

    Channel A (+): Pin No. 1 (COM) terminal of Alternator.

    Channel A (-): Pin No. 2 (L) terminal of Alternator.

    Channel B (+): Pin No. 3 (FR) terminal of Alternator.

    Channel B (-): Pin No. 1 (LIN Line) terminal of Battery Sensor.

  3. Ignition "ON"
  4. Test Condition: Engine Idle & No Electrical Load and Electrical Load.

    Specification:  Refer to Fig 1 Below

    Fig 1: Scantool Display - Alternator Signal Waveform At Idle And No Electrical Load
    G12174113Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Scantool Display - Alternator Signal Waveform At Idle And Electrical Load
    G12174114Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Is the measured value within specification?

    YES 

    • Go to next procedure.

    NO 

    • Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
    • If the diagnostics have been performed correctly with no failure found, replace the PCM and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
    CAUTION: When replacing the ECM/PCM, the vehicle equipped with the immobilizer must be performed procedure as below.
    [In the case of installing used ECM/PCM]
    1. Perform "ECM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS. (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM " )
    2. After finishing "ECM Neutral mode", perform "TEACHING PROCEDURES " procedure with GDS. (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM " )

    [In the case of installing new ECM/PCM]
    Perform "TEACHING PROCEDURES " procedure with GDS. (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM " )
    CAUTION: When replacing the ECM/PCM, the vehicle equipped with the smart key system (Button start) must be performed procedure as below.
    [In the case of installing used ECM/PCM]
    1. Perform "ECM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS. (Refer to "SMART KEY " )
    2. After finishing "ECM Neutral mode", insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the ECM/PCM learns the smart key information automatically.

    [In the case of installing new ECM/PCM]
    Insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the ECM/PCM learns the smart key information automatically.