Kia Sportage: PDM Relay Box

Components and Components Location

 Components

Connector A (10 pins)

1. Smart key unit
2. -
3. Ground
4. Smart key unit
5. -
6. ACC
7. Battery power (IGN-1)
8. IGN-1
9. -
10. Smart key unit

Connector Ð’ (2 pins)

1. IGN-2
2. Battery power (IGN-2)

Description and Operation

 Description

The PDM relay (A) is united with IG1, IG2 and ACC relays and installed in the lower center fascia panel.

Repair procedures

 Removal

PDM Relay

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Remove the floor console assembly.

(Refer to BD group - "Console")

3. Remove the PDM relay box (A) after loosening the bolts (2EA) and disconnecting the connector.

Installation

1. Install the PDM relay box.

2. Install the floor console assembly.

3. Connect the battery (-) cable.

 Inspection

IG2 Relay

Check for continuity between the terminals.

1. There should be continuity between the No.1 and No.2 terminals in the Ð’ connector when power and ground are connected to the No.3 and No.4 terminals in the A connector.

2. There should be no continuity between the No.1 in the Ð’ and No.2 terminals in the Ð’ terminals when power is disconnected.

IG1 Relay

Check for continuity between the terminals.

1. There should be continuity between the No.7 and No.8 terminals in the A connector when power and ground are connected to the No.3 and No.10 terminals in the A connector.

2. There should be no continuity between the No.7 in the A and No.8 terminals in the A terminals when power is disconnected.

ACC Relays

Check for continuity between the terminals.

1. There should be continuity between the No.7 and No.6 terminals in the A connector when power and ground are connected to the No.1 and No.3 terminals in the A connector.

2. There should be no continuity between the No.7 in the A and No.6 terminals in the A terminals when power is disconnected.

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