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Ground Circuit Inspection

Check Open in Harness 

  1. IG "OFF" and disconnect ECTS connector and then IG "ON".
  2. Measure voltage between TPS1 power terminal of ETC Motor & TPS harness connector and chassis ground. (Measurement "A")
  3. Measure voltage between TPS1 power and TPS1 ground terminals of ETC Motor & TPS harness connector. (Measurement "B")

    Specification:  Voltage difference between measurement "A" and "B" is below 200mV

    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between TPS1 Power And TPS1 Ground Terminals Of ETC Motor
    G11847230Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: TPS Power Connector Terminal
    G11847231Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Is the measured voltage within specification?

    YES 

    NO