Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 188

COMPONENT LOCATION 

Refer to DTC B1910. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

DDM is a node of CAN communication system which consists of IPM, FAM, RAM, ADM, IMS. Main 
function of DDM is lock/unlock of door and window, adjusting position and fold/unfold of outside mirror, 
power window is connected to DDM by three line (AUTO, UP, DOWN) and operated by DDM which receives 
driver's signal. 

DTC DESCRIPTION 

The ECM sets DTC B2455 if there's short circuit in power window circuit harness. 

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 B2455 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 
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 

Item

Detecting Condition

Possible Cause

DTC Strategy



Check Resistance  



short in signal harness  



short in power harness  



Faulty window motor  



Faulty DDM  

Enable Conditions



IGN `ON' & Engine `OFF'  

Threshold value



infinity ohms  

Detecting time



50 ms  

FAIL SAFE

-

 

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1. Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness and terminals. 

Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical 
damage. 

2. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, 

deterioration, or damage.  

3. Has a problem been found? 

YES  

Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

NO  

Go to POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT INSPECTION procedure. 

POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

1. Check for short in power harness 

1. Ignition "OFF"  

2. Disconnect power window motor.  

3. Measure resistance between terminal "6,14,15" of DDM and chassis ground. 

Specification :Approx. infinity ohms 

Fig. 185: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 6,14,15 Of DDM And Chassis Ground 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Is the measured resistance within specifications? 

YES  

Go to "COMPONENT INSPECTION" procedure.

 

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NO  

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

COMPONENT INSPECTION 

1. Check power window motor 

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

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"  

3. Select `ACTUATION TEST' mode on scan tool and press [F1] to start 

Fig. 186: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Actuation Test Of Power Window Motor 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Dose power window motor work properly? 

YES  

Go to step 2. 

NO  

 

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Substitute with a known-good left outside mirror and check for proper operation. 

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

2. Check DDM 

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

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"  

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

4. Is the DTC erased? 

YES  

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

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

NO  

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 B1910. 

DTC B2456 SEAT MOTOR OR VCC ERROR 

COMPONENT LOCATION 

Refer to DTC B1954. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Refer to DTC B1954. 

DTC DESCRIPTION 

The ECM sets DTC B2456 if Ref. voltage of seat motor sensor is below 1V. 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

 

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