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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Check if current vehicle speed is same as vehicle speed displayed
on the GDS.

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Check the damage to the connectors and wiring.
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Check the power.
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Turn ignition switch OFF.
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(2) |
Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor.
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Turn ignition switch ON.
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Check the voltage of the power terminal.
Specification :
11.5V ~ 13.0V
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Check the signal.
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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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Check the ground.
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(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
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IG KEY "OFF", ENGINE "OFF".
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Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor connector.
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Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor and driven gear.
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Check the wear of spline (A).

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Check rotating state of vehicle speed sensor driven gear.
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Connect the vehicle speed sensor connector and IG KEY "ON".
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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 ...
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Troubleshooting
Ignition System
Symptom
Suspect Area
Remedy
Engine will not start or is hard to
start (Cranks OK)
Ignition lock switch
Inspect ignitio ...
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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Certification label
The certification label is located on the driver's door sill at the center pillar.
This label shows the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle. This
is called the GVWR (Gross V ...