Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 177

Fig. 146: Measuring Waveform Between Terminal 10 Of IMS And Chassis Ground 
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Fig. 147: Identifying Waveform 
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4. Is the measured voltage within specifications in Fig. 147? 

YES  

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. 

NO  

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

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR 

Refer to DTC B1954. 

 

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DTC B1958 PEDAL MOTOR OR SENSOR ERROR

COMPONENT LOCATION 

Fig. 148: Locating IMS, Brake Pedal Sensor & Stop Lamp Switch 
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Refer to DTC B1954. 

DTC DESCRIPTION 

The ECM sets DTC B1958 if there's any fault in brake pedal sensor signal. 

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 B1958 present? 

Item

Detecting Condition

Possible Cause

DTC Strategy



Check no. of pulse  



Open or short in signal 
harness  



Open or short in power 
harness  



Faulty brake pedal motor  



Faulty brake pedal sensor  

Enable Conditions



IGN `ON' & Engine `OFF' 
& brake pedal s/w `ON'  

Threshold value



0.06V per sec  

Detecting time



1 sec  

FAIL SAFE

-

 

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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 
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 B1954. 

SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

1. Check for open in harness 

1. Ignition "OFF".  

2. Measure resistance between terminal "7" of IMS and terminal "2" of brake pedal sensor. 

Specification: Approx. 0 ohms 

Fig. 149: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 7 Of IMS And Terminal 2 Of Brake Pedal 
Sensor 
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3. Is the measured resistance within specifications? 

YES  

Go to step 2. 

NO  

 

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

2. Check for short in harness 

1. Ignition "OFF".  

2. Disconnect brake pedal motor.  

3. Measure resistance between terminal "7" of IMS and chassis ground. 

Specification :Approx. infinity kohms 

Fig. 150: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 7 Of IMS And Chassis Ground 
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4. Is the measured resistance within specifications? 

YES  

Go to "POWER CIRCUIT INSPECTION" procedure. 

NO  

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

POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

MOTOR POWER CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

1. Check for open in harness 

1. Ignition "OFF"  

2. Disconnect brake pedal motor.  

3. Measure resistance between terminal "5" of IMS and terminal "2" of power seat slide motor.  

4. Measure resistance between terminal "12" of IMS and terminal "1" of power seat slide motor. 

Specification: Approx. 0 ohms 

 

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