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Component Inspection

  1. CMPS check.
    1. Key "ON" (Don't disconnect sensors).
    2. Select "vehicle scope meter" in the menu, and connect channel A of scan tool with terminal 2 of CMPS harness connector.
    3. Engine start. And check the signal waveforms.

      SPECIFICATION : 

      Fig 1: Scan Tool Display - CMPS And CKPS Signal Waveform
      G04862230Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Is the signal waveform within specifications?

      YES 

      • Substitute with a known-good ECM/PCM and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace ECM/PCM and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
      NOTE: There is a memory reset function on scan tool that can erase optional parts automatically detected and memorized by ECM/PCM.
      Before or after testing ECM/PCM on the vehicle, use this function to reuse the ECM/PCM

      NO 

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