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Component Inspection

Perform ETC Motor Actuation Test 

  1. Connect KDS/GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
  3. Perform "Actuation Test  " for ETC Motor.
    Fig 1: Scantool Display - Current Data And Actuation Test
    G12216060Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

ETC Motor Inspection 

  1. Ignition "OFF".
  2. Disconnect ETC Motor connector.
  3. Measure resistance between power and control terminal of the ETC Motor. (component side)

    Specification  : Approx. 2 ~ 3Ω [20°C (68 °F)]

    Fig 2: Scantool Display - ETC Motor Resistance
    G12216061Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Confirm Part Inspection 

  1. Does the ETC Motor operate properly? (Check variation)

    YES 

    NO 

    • Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
    • If problem still occurs, replace ETC Motor and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair " procedure.