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Component Inspection

  1. Ignition "OFF"
  2. Disconnect battery (-) cable.
  3. Refer to REMOVAL and remove wheel speed sensor.
  4. Measure the resistance between Pin No. 2 (Power) terminal and Pin No. 1 (Signal) terminal of wheel speed sensor.

    Specification:  Approx. 3.9mΩ (68°F/20°C)

    Fig 1: Scantool Display - Wheel Speed Sensor Resistance Value
    G12160203Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Is the measured value within specification?

    YES 

    • Fault might be intermittent and caused either by poor contact in connectors or wiring harness, or it has been repaired and control module memory is not cleared yet. Thoroughly check terminal of battery, all connectors (and connections) for looseness, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, and/or damage.
    • Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair " procedure.

    NO 

    • Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
    • If no problems were found with the circuits or connectors, replace wheel speed sensor rear-LH and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair " procedure.