Kia Sorento 2001 General Information Manual page 1192

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >
Troubleshooting
Backup lights do not operate.
Preliminary check:
Check an open lamp filament before proceeding with diagnosis. If bulb is damaged, check connection of the
bulb and replace bulb. In addition, check "METER (10A)" fuse. If open, check for short to ground though the
wire, replace fuse and check that all system electrical connectors mated correctly.
Step
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Check for voltage at terminal A(Y) of
1
backup lights switch connector F-07.
Is battery voltage pressent?
Set shift lever to REVERSE position.
Check for voltage at terminal B(P) of
2
backup light switch connector F-07.
Is battery voltage pressent?
Connect for voltage at each terminal H(P)
3 of backup light connector E-13 and E-14.
Is battery voltage pressent respectively?
Connect for continuity between each
terminal F(B) of backup light connector
4
E-13 and E-14 and ground.
Is battery voltage present?
Inspection
Tes Go to next step
Repair open or short in the wire "G/W" or
No
replace.
Yes Go to next step
Check for a poor connection at backup
No light switch connector. If OK, replace
backup light switch.
Yes Go to next step
Check for a poor connection at backup
No light switch. if OK, repair open in the wire
"P" or replace.
Check for a poor connection at backup
Yes
lights. If OK, replace backup light bulb.
Check for poor connection at ground. If
No
OK, repair open in the wire "B".
Action