Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 205

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

Refer to DTC B2543. 

MONITOR DTC STATUS 

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

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF" & FAM: "ON".  

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

Fig. 245: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) 
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4. Is the DTC B2555 present? 

YES  

Go to TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION. 

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 B2119. 

POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

1. Check short in power circuit 

 

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1. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF".  

2. Disconnect headlamp.  

3. Measure the resistance between headlamp low power circuit of FAM (BCM-FE-60) and chassis 

ground. 

Specification: infinity ohms 

Fig. 246: Measuring Resistance Between Headlamp Low Power Circuit Of FAM (BCM-FE-
60) And Chassis Ground 
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4. Is the measured resistance within the specification? 

YES  

Go to "COMPONENT INSPECTION". 

NO  

Repair short to ground in power circuit and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR". 

COMPONENT INSPECTION 

1. Check headlamp 

1. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF".  

2. Disconnect headlamp low light bulb.  

3. Measure the resistance between both terminals of headlamp low light bulb. 

Specification: approx. 0.04 ohms 

(If light bulb fails, infinity ohms is measured.)

 

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Fig. 247: Measuring Resistance Between Both Terminals Of Turn Signal Lamp Light Bulb 
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4. Is the measured resistance within the specification? 

YES  

Go to step 2. 

NO  

Replacing the light bulb with `light bulb for test', if normal operating condition is confirmed, 
Replace `light bulb for test' with `new light bulb' and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE 
REPAIR". 

2. Check FAM 

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

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF".  

3. Check if DTC is erased after replacing FAM with "FAM for test".  

4. Is the DTC erased? 

YES  

Replace "FAM for test" with "new FAM" and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE 
REPAIR". 

NO  

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

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR 

Refer to DTC B2119. 

DTC B2557 LEFT HEADLAMP LOW CIRCUIT OPEN ERROR 

 

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COMPONENT LOCATION 

Refer to DTC B2539. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Refer to DTC B2535. 

DTC DESCRIPTION 

The ECM sets DTC B2557 if open in Left headlamp low circuit is detected. 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

Refer to DTC B2541. 

MONITOR DTC STATUS 

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

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF" & FAM: "ON".  

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

Fig. 248: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Is the DTC B2557 present? 

YES  

Go to TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION. 

NO  

 

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