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Component Inspection

  1. Check TPS
    1. IG "OFF" and disconnect TPS connector.
    2. Measure resistance between terminals 4 and 8 of TPS connector (component side).

      Specification: 4-6kΩ

      Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals 4 And 8 Of TPS Connector (Component Side)
      G05118454Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Is the measured resistance within specification?

      YES 

      • Substitute with a known-good ECM and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace ECM and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

      NO 

      • Substitute with a known-good ECT motor & TPS and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace ECT motor & TPS and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
      CAUTION: Procedure of ETS Initialization
      1. Erase the trouble codes on ECM
      2. Turn the ignition key off and keep this condition until the main relay is turned off. (10 sec.)
      3. Turn ignition key on more than 1 second to record the throttle motor position on the EEPROM