Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 454

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM 

The keyless entry system uses a hand-held transmitter and IPM-mounted receiver to control door locks, alarm 
functions, Power Tail Gate (PTG) and Power Sliding Doors (PSD). 

SPECIFICATION 

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM SPECIFICATION 

INSPECTION 

FRONT DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR 

1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to FRONT DOOR .  

2. Disconnect the 4P connector from the actuator. 

NOTE:

The receiver of the keyless entry system are built-in the IPM (In-Panel Module).

Items

Specifications

Keyless entry transmitter Power source

Lithium 3V battery (1EA)

Transmissible distance

30 m or more

Life of battery

2 years or more (at 10 times per day)

Button

Door lock/unlock

PSD (Power Sliding Door) open/close (option)

PTG (Power Tail Gate) open/close (option)

Panic

Tailgate open (option)

Transmission frequency

315.00 MHz

 

2008 Kia Sedona EX 

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Keyless Entry & Burglar Alarm - Sedona

  

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Fig. 2: Identifying Front Door Lock Actuator 4P Connector
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

3. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground. See Fig. 3. To prevent damage to the actuator, 

apply battery voltage only momentarily. 

Fig. 3: Testing Front Door lock Actuator 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

SLIDING DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR 

1. Remove the sliding door trim panel. Refer to REAR DOOR .  

2. Disconnect the 6P connector from the actuator. 

Fig. 4: Identifying Sliding Door Lock Actuator 6P Connector 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

3. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground. See Fig. 5. To prevent damage to the actuator, 

apply battery voltage only momentarily. 

 

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2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Keyless Entry & Burglar Alarm - Sedona

  

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Fig. 5: Testing Sliding Door Lock Actuator 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

TAILGATE LOCK ACTUATOR (5DOORS) 

1. Remove the tailgate trim panel. Refer to TAILGATE .  

2. Disconnect the 6P connector from the actuator. 

Fig. 6: Identifying Tailgate Lock Actuator 6P Connector 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

3. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground according. See Fig. 7. To prevent damage to 

the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily. 

 

2008 Kia Sedona EX 

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Keyless Entry & Burglar Alarm - Sedona

  

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Fig. 7: Testing Tailgate Lock Actuator 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

FRONT DOOR LOCK SWITCH 

1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to FRONT DOOR .  

2. Disconnect the 4P connector from the actuator. 

Fig. 8: Identifying Front Door Lock Actuator 4P Connector 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

3. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position. See Fig. 9. 

 

2008 Kia Sedona EX 

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Keyless Entry & Burglar Alarm - Sedona

  

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