Kia Carnival (2009+). Manual — part 182

MEASUREMENT POINT

Measurements should be taken at the center fo the hole.

CHECKING CABLES AND WIRES

1. Check the terminal for tightness.

2. Check terminals and wires for corrosion from battery electrolyte, etc.

3. Check terminals and wires for open corcuits.

4. Check wire insulation and coating for damage, cracks and degrading.

5. Check the conductive parts of terminals for contact with other metallic parts (vehicle body and other parts).

6. Check grounded parts to verify that there is complete continuity between thier attaching bolt(s) and the vehicle's

body.

7. Check for incorrect wiring.

8. Check that the wiring is so clamped to the prevent contact with sharp corners of the vehicle body, etc. or hot parts

(exhaust manifold, etc.)

9. Check that the wiring is clamped firmy to provide enough clearance from the fan pulley, fan belt and other rotating

or moving parts.

10. Check that the wiring has a little space so that it can vibrate between fixed and moving parts such as the vehicle

body and the engine.

CHECK FUSES

A blade type fuse test taps provided to allow checking the fuse itself without removing if from the fuse box. The fuse is
good if the test lamp lights up when one lead is connected to the test taps (one at a time) and the other lead is
grounded. (Turn the ignition switch so that the fuse circuit becomes operative)

SERIVICING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1. Prior to servicing the electrical system, be sure to turn off the ignition switch and disconnect the battery ground

cable.

In the course of MFI or ELC system diagnosis, when the battery cable is removed, any diagnostic trouble code
retained by the computer will be cleared. There fore, if necessary, record the diagnostic data before removing
the battery cable.

2. Attach the wiring harnesses with clamps so that there is no slack. However, for any harness which passes the

engine or other vibrating parts of the vehicle, allow some slack within a range that does not allow the engine
vibrations to cause the harness to come into contact with any of the surronding parts and then secure the harness
by using a clamp.

3. If any section of a wiring harness interferes with the edge of a parts, or a corner, wrap the section of the harness

with tape or something similar in order to protect if from damage.

4. When installing any parts, be careful not to pinch or damage any of the wiring harness.

5. Never throw relays, sensors or electrical parts, or expose them to strong shock.

6. The electronlic parts used in the computer, relays, etc. are readily damaged by heat. If there is a need for service

operations that may cause the temperature to exceed 80°C (176°F), remove the electronic parts before hand.

7. Loose connectors cause problems. Make sure that the connectors are always securely fastened.

8. When disconnecting a connector, be sure to grip only the connector, not the wires.

9. Disconnect connector which have catches by pressing in the direction of the arrows shown the illustration.

10. Connect connectors which have catches by inserting the connectors until they make a clicking sound.

11. When using a circuit tester to check continuity or voltage on connector terminals, insert the test probe into the

harness side. If the connector is a sealed connector, insert the test probe through the hole in the rubber cap until
contacts the terminal, being careful not to damage the insulation of the wires.