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PCM Inspection: Notes

  1. Ignition "OFF".
  2. Connect VMI to KDS/GDS and set up an oscilloscope as follow (4-channel);

    Channel A (+): Pin No. 1 (COM) terminal of Alternator.

    Channel A (-): Pin No. 2 (L) terminal of Alternator.

    Channel B (+): Pin No. 3 (FR) terminal of Alternator.

    Channel B (-): Pin No. 1 (LIN Line) terminal of Battery Sensor.

  3. Ignition "ON"
  4. Test Condition: Engine Idle & No Electrical Load and Electrical Load.

    Specification:  Refer to Fig 1 below

    Fig 1: Scantool Display - Alternator Signal Waveform At Idle And No Electrical Load
    G11881352Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Scantool Display - Alternator Signal Waveform At Idle And Electrical Load
    G11881353Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Is the measured value within specification?

    YES 

    • Go to next procedure.

    NO 

    • Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
    • If the diagnostics have been performed correctly with no failure found, replace the PCM and then go to "Verification Of Repair " procedure.
    CAUTION: When replacing the ECM/PCM, the vehicle equipped with the immobilizer must be performed procedure as shown below.
    [In the case of installing used ECM/PCM]
    1. Perform "ECM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS. (Refer to "Immobilizer")
    2. After finishing "ECM Neutral mode", perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS. (Refer to "Immobilizer")

    [In the case of installing new ECM/PCM]
    Perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS. (Refer to "Immobilizer")
    CAUTION: When replacing the ECM/PCM, the vehicle equipped with the smart key system (Button start) must be performed procedure as shown below.
    [In the case of installing used ECM/PCM]
    1. Perform "ECM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS. (Refer to "SMART KEY ")
    2. After finishing "ECM Neutral mode", insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the ECM/PCM learns the smart key information automatically.

    [In the case of installing new ECM/PCM]
    Insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the ECM/PCM learns the smart key information automatically.