Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
ECM Circuit Inspection Procedure
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8steps
~48min
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- ECM GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION: Measure the resistance between the ECM ground point and chassis ground, using the rear of the ECM harness connector to check at the ECM side. If a problem is found, repair it.
Specification: Less than 1 ohm
- ECM CONNECTOR INSPECTION: Disconnect the ECM connector and visually inspect the ground terminals on the ECM side and harness side for bent pins or poor contact tension. If a problem is found, repair it.
- If the problem is not found in steps 1 and 2, the ECM may be faulty. If so, make sure there are no DTCs before replacing the ECM with a new one, then recheck the vehicle. If DTCs were detected, inspect and repair them before replacing the ECM.
- RECHECK THE ORIGINAL ECM: Install the original ECM (which may be faulty) into a known good vehicle and check the vehicle. If the problem occurs again, replace the original ECM with a new one. If the problem does not occur, it is an intermittent problem (refer to "Inspection Procedure" in the "Basic Inspection Procedure" section).
- Select the "VIN Write" function in "Vehicle Software Management."
- Select "Write VIN" in "Identification Registration."

- Enter the VIN.

- Turn the ignition OFF, then turn it back ON.
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