Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
Symptom Troubleshooting Tables
In this manual: Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
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Symptom Troubleshooting 1
| Symptom of Malfunction | Probable Cause | Remedy |
| Set vehicle speed fluctuates significantly up or down "Surging" (repeated alternating acceleration and deceleration) occurs after setting |
Vehicle speed sensor circuit malfunction | Repair the vehicle speed sensor system or replace the component. |
| Engine control module malfunction | Check the input and output signals at the ECM. |
Symptom Troubleshooting 3
| Symptom of Malfunction | Probable Cause | Remedy |
| CC system does not cancel when the brake pedal is depressed | Brake switch wiring is damaged or disconnected | Repair the harness or replace the brake pedal switch. |
| ECM signal malfunction | Check the input and output signals at the ECM. |
Symptom Troubleshooting 4
| Symptom of Malfunction | Probable Cause | Remedy |
| CC system does not cancel when the shift lever is moved to the "N" position (However, it is canceled when the brake pedal is depressed) | Inhibitor switch input circuit wiring is damaged or disconnected. | Repair the harness or repair or replace the inhibitor switch. |
| Incorrect inhibitor switch adjustment |
| ECM signal malfunction | Check the input and output signals at the ECM. |
Symptom Troubleshooting 5
| Symptom of Malfunction | Probable Cause | Remedy |
| Cannot decelerate (coast) using the "SET/–" switch. | Wiring for the "SET/–" switch input circuit is temporarily damaged or disconnected | Repair the harness or replace the "SET/–" switch. |
| ECM signal malfunction | Check the input and output signals at the ECM. |
Symptom Troubleshooting 6
| Symptom of Malfunction | Probable Cause | Remedy |
| Cannot accelerate or resume speed using the "RES/+" switch. | Wiring is damaged or disconnected, or short circuit in the "RES/+" switch input circuit | Repair the harness or replace the "RES/+" switch. |
| ECM signal malfunction | Check the input and output signals at the ECM. |
Symptom Troubleshooting 7
| Symptom of Malfunction | Probable Cause | Remedy |
| The CC system can be set while driving at a vehicle speed of more than 40 km/h, or there is no automatic cancellation at this speed | Vehicle speed sensor circuit malfunction | Repair the vehicle speed sensor system or replace the component. |
| ECM signal malfunction | Check the input and output signals at the ECM. |
Symptom Troubleshooting 8
| Symptom of Malfunction | Probable Cause | Remedy |
| Main cruise switch indicator lamp does not illuminate (but CC system is normal) | Main cruise switch indicator lamp bulb is damaged or disconnected | Repair the harness or replace the component. |
| Harness is damaged or disconnected |
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