Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 151

1. Check for short in harness 

1. Ignition "ON" and Engine "OFF" & wiper "OFF".  

2. Measure voltage value between terminal "BCM-IM-28,53" of IPM and chassis ground. 

Specification: infinity ohms 

Fig. 63: Measuring Voltage Value Between Terminal BCM-IM-28,53 Of IPM And Chassis 
Ground 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

3. Is the measured resistance within specifications? 

YES  

Go to "COMPONENT INSPECTION" procedure. 

NO  

Check for short in signal harness. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF 
VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

COMPONENT INSPECTION 

1. Check Multifunction switch 

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).  

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF".  

3. Check combination of wiper signal while operating rear wiper switch. 

SPECIFICATION  

SPECIFICATION 

Current DATA

OFF

INT

LOW

R/W LOW

OFF

OFF

ON

 

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Fig. 64: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Current Data Of Rear Wiper 
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4. Is the measured current data within specifications? 

YES  

Go to step 2. 

NO  

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

2. Check IPM 

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).  

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF".  

3. Substitute with a known-good IPM and Check if the DTC is erased.  

4. Is the DTC erased? 

YES  

Substitute with a known-good IPM and check for proper operation. 

If the problem is corrected, replace IPM and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE 
REPAIR" procedure. 

NO  

R/W INT

OFF

ON

OFF

 

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Check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, 
or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE 
REPAIR" procedure. 

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR 

Refer to DTC B1102. 

DTC B1590 LIGHT MF SWITCH ERROR 

COMPONENT LOCATION 

Refer to DTC B1588. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Refer to DTC B1588. 

DTC DESCRIPTION 

The ECM sets DTC B1590 if received light signal of multifunction switch is invalid. 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

MONITOR DTC STATUS 

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).  

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF".  

3. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode and monitor "DTC Status" parameter.  

4. Is the DTC B1590 present? 

YES  

Go to TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION procedure. 

NO  

Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or ECM's connector or was repaired and 

Item

Detecting Condition

Possible Cause

DTC Strategy



Check combination of signal  



Faulty Multifunction switch 



Faulty IPM  

Enable Conditions



IGN: ON, ENG: OFF  

Threshold value



Refer Signal Waveform & Data  

Detecting time

-

 

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ECM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, 
corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to 
"VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION 

Refer to DTC B1102. 

COMPONENT INSPECTION 

1. Check Multifunction switch 

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).  

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF".  

3. Check combination of wiper signal while operating rear wiper switch. 

Specification: 

headlamp low --> low beam `ON' & High beam `OFF' 

headlamp high --> low beam `OFF' & High beam `ON' 

Fig. 65: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Current Data Of Headlamp 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Is the measured current data within specifications? 

YES  

Go to step 2. 

NO  

Substitute with a known-good multifunction switch and check for proper operation. If the problem 

 

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