Component Inspection

Ignition "OFF"
Disconnect the battery (-) terminal cable from the battery, and wait at least one minute.
Refer to "FRONT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR " and remove Side Impact Sensor Front-Driver.
Measure resistance between Pin No. 1 (High) terminal and Pin No. 2 (Low) terminal of Side Impact Sensor Front-Driver.
Specification: Approx. 2.5MΩ (Actual Vehicle Test value)

Fig 1: Scantool Display - KDS/GDS Multimeter Resistance Check
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Is the measured resistance within specifications?
YES
- Thoroughly check all connectors (and connections) for looseness, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, and/or damage.
- Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
- If problem still occurs, replace SRSCM main harness and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
NO
- Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
- If problem still occurs, replace Side Impact Sensor Front-Driver and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.