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Repair Procedures: Inspection

[Bank 1] 

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the knock sensor connector (A).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Knock Sensor Connector (Bank 1)
    G12181504Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Measure resistance between the injector terminals 1 and 2.
    Fig 2: Injector Connector Terminals (Bank 1)
    G12181505Courtesy 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: Disconnecting Knock Sensor Connector (Bank 2)
    G12181506Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Measure resistance between the injector terminals 1 and 2.
    Fig 4: Injector Connector Terminals (Bank 2)
    G12181507Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Check that the resistance is within the specification.

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