Component Inspection

Check Immobilizer indicator control
1. Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect ECM connector
3. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF"
4. Measure voltage between terminal 92 of ECM harness connector and chassis ground
  Specification: Approx. 11 V
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal 92 Of ECM Harness Connector And Chassis Ground
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
5. Is the measured voltage within specifications?
  YES
  
  Go to 2. Check Immobilizer indicator bulb.
  
  NO
  
  Check for short to battery in the control circuit.
  
  Repair or replace as necessary and then, go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
Check Immobilizer bulb
1. Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect ECM connector
3. Jump between terminal 92 of ECM harness connector and Chassis ground with jumper wire.
4. Ignition "ON" and Engine "OFF"
  Specification: Immobilizer lamp "ON"
5. Is the Immobilizer indicator lamp turned "ON"?
  YES
  
  Substitute with a known-good ECM and check for proper operation.
  
  If the problem is corrected, replace ECM and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
  
  NOTE: In case of faulty ECM, it has to be replaced with "VIRGIN" or" NEUTRAL" ECM.
  
  NO
  
  Repair or replace as necessary and then, go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.