Kia Sorento 2001 General Information Manual page 1205

Connect test light between the terminal E(Y/G)
6 of the DRL harness E-18 and ground.
Is test light ON?
Lock the parking brake and set the shift lever in
"N " position.
Start engine.
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Connect test light between the terminal F(W) of
the DRL harness E-18 and ground.
Is test light ON?
Turn the ignition to OFF and connect the DRL
module.
Check for continuity between the terminal J(Y)
and ground when
1) the engine operates (alternator operates
8
normally),
2) the ignition switch is ON,
3) the parking brake release, and
4) the headlight switch is OFF.
Is battery voltage present?
Connect for continuity between the terminal
N(R/L) and ground when
1) the engine operates (alternator operates
normally),
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2) the ignition switch is ON,
3) the parking brake release, and
4) the headlight switch is OFF.
Is battery voltage present?
Circuit testing (DRL module)
Check for voltage or continuity with connected. Repair or replace as necessary.
Terminal
A Ignition switch input.
B Light switch input.
D Battery voltage.
E Brake fluid LOW input.
F Charging system input.
J DRL relay control.
L Parking brake input.
M Ground
N Tail, position, and license light control.
DRL relay
1. Disconnect the DRL relay.
Function
Yes Go to next step
No Repair open or short in the wire "Y/G" or replace.
Yes Go to next step
No Repair open or short in the wire "W" or replace.
Yes Go to next step
No Inspect DRL module.
Yes Check for a poor connection at DRL module.
No Inspect DRL module.
Test condition
Ignition switch ON
Ignition switch OFF
Headlight switch OFF
Headlight switch PARK or HEAD
Constant
Below LOW
Above LOW
Abnormal operation
Normal operation
DRL condition
Ignition switch ON
Parking brake is unlocked
Parking brake is locked
Constant
DRL condition
None DRL condition
Specification
12V
0V
0V
12V
12V
0V
12V
0V
12V
0V
12V
0V
12V
GND
12V
0V