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Component Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Kia Sedona and 2006 Kia Sedona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Ignition "ON".
  2. Disconnect ESC switch connector.
  3. Press the ESC switch.
  4. Measure resistance between terminal "1" of the ESC switch harness connector and terminal "4" of the ESC switch harness connector.

    Specification: Approx. below 1 Ω

    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal ESC Switch Harness Connector And Terminal
    G04883884Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Is the measured resistance within specifications?

    YES 

    • Fault is intermittent caused by inoperative ESC switch or was repaired and HECU memory was not cleared. Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.

    NO 

    • Substitute with a known-good ESC switch and check for proper operation. If problem is corrected, replace ESC switch and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
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