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Signal Circuit Inspection

Check Short to Ground in Harness 

  1. IG "OFF".
  2. Disconnect APS connector and ECM connector.
  3. Measure resistance between APS1 signal terminal of APS harness connector and chassis ground. (Measurement "A")
  4. Measure resistance between APS1 signal and APS1 (2) ground terminals of APS harness connector. (Measurement "B")

    Specification:  Infinite

    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between APS1 Signal Terminal Of APS Harness Connector And Chassis Ground (Measurement A)
    G11847840Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between APS1 Signal And APS1 (2) Ground Terminals Of APS Harness Connector (Measurement B)
    G11847841Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Is the measured resistance within specification?

    YES 

    • Go to "Check Open in Harness" below.

    NO 

Check Open in Harness 

  1. IG "OFF" and disconnect APS connector and ECM connector.
  2. Measure resistance between APS1 signal terminal of APS harness connector and APS1 signal terminal of ECM harness connector.

    Specification:  Approx. below 1Ω

    Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between APS1 Signal Terminal Of APS Harness Connector And APS1 Signal Terminal Of ECM Harness Connector
    G11847842Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Is the measured resistance within specification?

    YES 

    NO