Kia Forte: Inspection
W/Harness Inspection
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Check the vehicle speed sensor by using the scan tool.
(if normal, current vehicle speed is display)
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2. |
Check if current vehicle speed is same as vehicle speed displayed
on the GDS.

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3. |
Check the damage to the connectors and wiring.
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4. |
Check the power.
(1) |
Turn ignition switch OFF.
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(2) |
Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor.
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(3) |
Turn ignition switch ON.
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(4) |
Check the voltage of the power terminal.
Specification :
11.5V ~ 13.0V
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5. |
Check the signal.
(1) |
Turn ignition switch OFF.
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(2) |
Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor.
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(3) |
Turn ignition switch ON.
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(4) |
Check the voltage of the signal terminal.
Specification :
8.0V ~ 11.5V
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6. |
Check the ground.
(1) |
Turn ignition switch OFF.
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(2) |
Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor.
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(3) |
Turn ignition switch ON.
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(4) |
Check the voltage between signal terminal and body ground.
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(5) |
Check the voltage between signal terminal and ground terminal.
Specification :
(4) - (5) = Within 200mV
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Component Inspection
1. |
IG KEY "OFF", ENGINE "OFF".
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2. |
Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor connector.
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3. |
Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor and driven gear.
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4. |
Check the wear of spline (A).

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5. |
Check rotating state of vehicle speed sensor driven gear.
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6. |
Connect the vehicle speed sensor connector and IG KEY "ON".
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7. |
Rotate the driven gear with hand.
Specification :
Vehicle Speed Signal generates.
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Item
Specification
Type
Hall sensor
Working voltage
6.5 ~1 5V
Output voltage
VL ≤ 0.5 V
(When output cu ...
1.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
2.
Remove the battery and battery tray ...
See also:
Variable Charge Motion Actuator (VCMA) Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the VCMA connector.
3.
Check that the VCMA is not stuck by foreign ...
Starter Disassembly (NON-ISG Type)
1.
Disconnect the M-terminal (A) on the magnet switch assembly.
2.
After loosening the screws (A), detach the magnet switch ssembly
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Fuses
A vehicle's electrical system is protected from electrical overload damage by
fuses.
This vehicle has 2 fuse panels, one located in the driver's side panel bolster,
others in the engine ...