Kia Sedona (2008 year). Instruction — part 158

REPAIR" procedure.

NO

Go to step 2.

2. Check IPM

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF".

3. Substitute with a known-good IPM and Check if the DTC is erased.

4. Is the DTC erased?

YES

Substitute with a known-good IPM and check for proper operation.

If the problem is corrected, replace IPM and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE
REPAIR" procedure.

NO

Check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration,
or damage.

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

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR

Refer to DTC B1102.

DTC B1612 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH RAM, BUS FAILURE

COMPONENT LOCATION

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Fig. 81: Locating IPM & RAM
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Refer to DTC B1602.

DTC DESCRIPTION

The ECM sets DTC B1612 if RAM haven't transmitted DATA for 10sec in normal CAN communicating.

DTC DETECTING CONDITION

DTC DETECTING CONDITION

MONITOR DTC STATUS

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF".

3. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC s)" mode and monitor "DTC Status" parameter.

4. Is the DTC B1612 present?

YES

Go to TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION procedure.

Item

Detecting Condition

Possible Cause

DTC Strategy

-



Faulty IPM



Open/short in RAM power
harness



Faulty RAM



Poor connection of
connected part

Enable Conditions

-

Threshold value

-

Detecting time

-

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NO

Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or ECM's connector or was repaired and
ECM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending,
corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to
"VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure.

TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION

Refer to DTC B1102.

SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION

Refer to DTC B1605.

POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT INSPECTION

1. Check for open or short in power harness

1. Ignition "OFF".

2. Connect FAM

3. Measure voltage value between terminal "BEC-RF-8, 40" of FAM and chassis ground.

Specification: 9-16V

Fig. 82: Measuring Voltage Value Between Terminal BEC-RF-8, 40 Of FAM And Chassis
Ground
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4. Is the measured voltage within specifications?

YES

Go to "COMPONENT INSPECTION" procedure.

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NO

Check for open or short in power harness. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF
VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure.

COMPONENT INSPECTION

1. Check RAM

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF".

3. Substitute with a known-good RAM and Check if the DTC is erased.

4. Is the DTC erased?

YES

Substitute with a known-good RAM and check for proper operation.

If the problem is corrected, replace IMS and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE
REPAIR" procedure.

NO

Go to step 2.

2. Check IPM

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF".

3. Substitute with a known-good IPM and Check if the DTC is erased.

4. Is the DTC erased?

YES

Substitute with a known-good IPM and check for proper operation.

If the problem is corrected, replace IPM and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE
REPAIR" procedure.

NO

Check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration,
or damage.

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

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