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Repair Procedure: Inspection

[Bank 1] 

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the knock sensor connector (A).
    Fig 1: Locate Knock Sensor Connector (Bank 1)
    G11872143Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Measure resistance between the injector terminals 1 and 2.
    Fig 2: Measure Resistance Between Injector Terminals 1 And 2
    G11872144Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Check that the resistance is within the specification.

    Specification:  About 4.87 MΩ [20°C (68°F)]

[Bank 2] 

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the knock sensor connector (A).
    Fig 3: Locate Knock Sensor Connector
    G11872145Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Measure resistance between the injector terminals 1 and 2.
    Fig 4: Measure Resistance Between Injector Terminals 1 And 2
    G11872146Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Check that the resistance is within the specification.

    Specification:  About 4.87 MΩ [20°C (68°F)]