Kia Sedona (2008 year). Instruction — part 80

Fig. 25: Identifying Coat Of Silver Conductive Paint
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4. Check for continuity in the repaired wire.

5. Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it dry three hours before removing the tape.

DIVERSITY & RADIO AMPLIFIER INSPECTION

1. Disconnect power connector 1P (A) from the diversity.

2. Turn the radio ON.

Measure the voltage between the harness side power connector and body ground.

OK: approximately 12V (ACC+)

Fig. 26: Identifying Power Connector, Right Amp Feeder Cable And Left Amp Feeder Cable
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3. Remove the radio feeder cable from the diversity and radio amp.

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4. Check for continuity between diversity and right side radio amp feeder cable (B).

5. Check for continuity between diversity and left side radio amplifier feeder cable (C).

6. Disconnect the 2P power connector from the glass antenna radio amplifier.

Fig. 27: Identifying Glass Antenna Radio Amplifier Connector
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7. Check for continuity between terminals of harness side connector and antenna grid terminals (AM, FM).

8. Check the grid lines for continuity.

9. When a poor radio reception is not repaired through the above inspection methods, replace the amp.

If the radio reception is still poor, check the radio cable for short and radio head unit for failure.

ANTENNA CABLE

1. Remove the antenna jack from the audio unit and antenna.

2. Check for continuity between the center poles of antenna cable.

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Fig. 28: Checking Continuity Between Center Poles Of Antenna Cable
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3. Check for continuity between the outer poles of antenna cable. There should be continuity.

Fig. 29: Checking Continuity Between Outer Poles Of Antenna Cable
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4. If there is no continuity, replace the antenna cable.

5. Check for continuity between the center pole of antenna cable and terminal of glass antenna. There should

be continuity.

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Fig. 30: Checking Continuity Between Center Pole Of Antenna Cable And Terminal Of Glass
Antenna
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6. If there is no continuity, replace the antenna amplifier.

7. Check for continuity between the center pole (A) and outer pole (B) of antenna cable. There should be no

continuity.

Fig. 31: Checking Continuity Between Center Pole And Outer Pole Of Antenna Cable
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8. If there is continuity, replace the antenna cable.

AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL

REPLACEMENT

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Remove the driver airbag module (A). Refer to AIR BAG MODULE (DRIVER SIDE) .

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