Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 217

TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION 

Refer to DTC B2441. 

POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

1. Check short in power circuit 

1. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"  

2. Disconnect backup lamp.  

3. Measure the resistance between backup lamp power circuit connector terminal at RAM side (BCM-

RF2-19, 20) and chassis ground. 

Specification: infinity ohms 

Fig. 292: Measuring Resistance Between Backup Lamp Power Circuit Connector Terminal 
At RAM Side (BCM-RF2-19, 20) 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 backup lamp 

1. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"  

2. Disconnect backup lamp  

 

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3. Measure the resistance between both terminals of backup lamp light bulb 

Specification: approx. 0.04 ohms 

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

Fig. 293: Measuring Resistance Between Both Terminals Of Stop 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 RAM 

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

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"  

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

4. Is the DTC erased? 

YES  

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

NO  

Check connecting condition of connector and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR".

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR 

 

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Refer to DTC B2115. 

DTC B2589 BACK UP LAMPS FOR BACK UP WARNING SYSTEM UNIT CIRCUIT OPEN ERROR 

COMPONENT LOCATION 

Refer to DTC B2583. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Refer to DTC B2587. 

DTC DESCRIPTION 

B2589 is set when open in backup lamp circuit is detected. 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

Refer to DTC B2537. 

MONITOR DTC STATUS 

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

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

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

Fig. 294: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) 
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4. Is the DTC B2589 present? 

YES  

 

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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 B2441. 

POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

1. Check open in power circuit 

1. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"  

2. Measure the resistance between tail license side marker lamp power circuit connector terminal at 

RAM side (BCM-RF2-19) and backup lamp (F18-5).  

3. Measure the resistance between tail license side marker lamp power circuit connector terminal at 

RAM side (BCM-RF2-20) and backup lamp (F19-5). 

Specification: 0 ohms 

Fig. 295: Measuring Resistance Between Tail License Side Marker Lamp Power Circuit 
Connector Terminal At RAM Side (BCM-RF2-20) And Backup Lamp (F19-5) 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Is the measured resistance within the specification? 

 

2008 Kia Sedona EX 

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB BCM (Body Control Module) - Sedona

  

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