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Electrical Sedona (VQ)

NUMBER DATE
012 September 2007

Technical Service Bulletin

SUBJECT:

Sedona (VQ) Intermittent No-Crank Condition

Some 2006 – 2007 Sedona (VQ) vehicles produced before April 18, 2007 may exhibit
a customer concern in which the engine will not crank (starter will not engage) when
attempting to start the engine. In some cases, this condition may be caused by higher
than normal resistance across the Burglar Alarm Relay located inside the In Panel Module
(IPM). This relay is not a serviceable item, and if defective requires the replacement of
the IPM. Other concerns such as poor pin connections and other faulty components in
the starter’s circuit may also cause higher than normal circuit resistance, and should be
considered before condemning and replacing the IPM. The following test procedure has
been developed to assist you in determining whether the problem is the Burglar Alarm
Relay in the IPM, or is related to some other area of the starter’s circuit. It’s recommended
that this TSB be read in its entirety before attempting to perform this test procedure for the
first time.

Photo shows IPM (on left) and location of non-replaceable

Burglar Relay (on right) with cover removed.

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TESTING PROCEDURE SET-UP

1. Remove the Start Relay from the Front Area

Module (FAM), located in the engine
compartment.

* NOTICE
Do NOT touch the IPM, or even remove
the cover to access the fuses in the
IPM, as this may influence the results
of your testing / diagnosis!

2. Photo shows close-up view of the location of

the Start Relay in the FAM.

Note how the relay is installed! Though it fits

(and works) installed 180˚ from this installed
position, the relay needs to be installed as
shown to insure the internal contacts' polarity
integrity.

3. Prepare T-Connector TCLE 020B for

installation. Use the male and female red, and
male and female black connectors.

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4. Using a sharp knife or razor blade, remove
a portion of the insulation on the red and black
leads of T-Connector TCLE-020B as shown in
the accompanying photo.

This allows the pin connectors to be fully

installed in the FAM connector, and also allows
connection of a DVOM (Digital Volt Ohm Meter)
at the relay.

5. Install the T-Connector to the removed Start

Relay.
Red female T-Connector pin to Start Relay pin
85.
Black female T-Connector pin to Start Relay pin
86.

6a. Install the T-Connector (with installed Start

Relay) to the Start Relay socket in the FAM.
Only connect the pull-down portion, pins 85 and
86. 86

85
Warning
WARNING: Injury may result (starter
may engage) by improperly connecting
the T-Connector to the FAM!
Do NOT connect T-Connector to
terminals 30 and/or 87!

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6b. Connect the T-Connector to the FAM Start
Relay socket as follows:
Red male end to FAM pin 85.
Black male end to FAM pin 86.

7. Connect (clip) the negative (black) lead of

a DVOM to terminal 85 of the removed Start
Relay (red T-Connector wire).

8. Connect (clip) the DVOM positive (red) lead

to the battery positive terminal.

The DVOM should now read battery voltage.

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TESTING THE BURGLAR RELAY IN THE IPM

9. Carefully connect the Global Diagnostic

System (GDS) Vehicle Communication Interface
(VCI) with as little disturbance to the dash area
as possible.

• Access the Actuation screen for the

Burglar Alarm Relay as follows:
• Enter Vehicle Info
• Select system (BCM)
• Select sub-system (In Panel Module)
• Select Actuation Test
• Expand the Actuation Test screen as shown
here

IMPORTANT: Do NOT activate the Burglar

Relay just yet!

The Burglar Alarm Relay contacts are normally closed and do not normally open at any time. The
only time the Burglar Alarm Relay contacts open is during an alarm event, which disables the
starter. Actuation of the Burglar Alarm Relay opens these contacts.

10. Have an assistant HOLD the ignition key in

the START position while performing a voltage
drop check across the positive portion of the
circuit.
IMPORTANT: Key must be held in the START
position while reading voltage drop!
Read and record the voltage drop.
A good circuit with very low resistance should
show less than 0.50 volt drop. In this example,
0.06 volt drop was found, far less than 0.50 volt.

* NOTICE
Tests have indicated that even though an engine cranks and starts, that high
resistance in the Burglar Alarm Relay contacts, or other portions of the circuit
may exist. This could potentially lead to a customer complaint of intermittent
no-start, no-crank.

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11. The photo to the right shows a voltage drop
of 2.59 volts, which indicates that there is higher
than normal resistance in the circuit, and is a
potential concern. However, it’s likely in this
case that the vehicle will crank and start.

* NOTICE
NOTE: Tests indicate that as high
as (approximately) 6.0 volt drop still
allows the start relay to engage, and
the starter to run. Nonetheless, this is
a problem and needs to be corrected!

12. Once again, have an assistant HOLD the

ignition key in the START (crank) position.
Now, open and close the Burglar Relay contacts
by choosing start, and then stop on the GDS
screen, while the key is held in the START
position.
Repeat this several times, recording the EXACT
voltage drop each time STOP is selected.

In this step only the Burglar Alarm Relay’s contacts are being moved. With the relay’s contacts
closed (STOP selected), if the measured voltage drop does NOT vary greatly, the IPM Burglar
Alarm Relay is not defective. Instead, other sources of high resistance may exist. Based on your
results, use the table below to determine if the Burglar Alarm Relay inside the IPM is defective or
that yet another concern exists.
Does the voltage drop
Initial voltage drop
in step 12 vary greatly
measured in Do NOT Replace IPM Replace IPM Other Concern Exists
from the voltage drop
step 10
measured in step 10?
No X
Less than 0.50 volt
Yes X
No X
More than 0.50 volt
Yes X

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UNDERSTANDING THE RESULTS

13. If the voltage drop is LESS than 0.50 volt,

and DOES NOT VARY GREATLY after actuation
of the Burglar Relay (STOP selected), the
problem most likely is NOT the Burglar Alarm
Relay in the IPM, or any portion of the Start
Relay’s pull-down circuit whatsoever.

Do NOT replace the IPM.

NOTE: Voltage drop shown is only an example,

and will vary between different vehicles.

Areas that should be checked include:

• 30 amp fuse, Key Sw #2, in the FAM
• Any connection in the “load” side (terminals 30 – 87) of the Start Relay circuit, including those
at the FAM connectors
• Battery connections / cables
• Starter connections
• Starter motor

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14. If the voltage drop is MORE than 0.50
volt, but DOES NOT VARY GREATLY after
actuation of the Burglar Relay (STOP selected),
the problem is most likely NOT the Burglar
Alarm Relay in the IPM, but instead another
connection or component in this circuit.
Do NOT replace the IPM.
NOTE: Voltage drop shown is only an example.
Actual results will vary depending on severity of
concern.

Areas that should be checked include:

• Ignition switch and its connections
• Start fuse in the IPM
• Any connection in the “pull-down” side of the Start Relay circuit including those at the IPM itself
• Transaxle Range Switch
• Connections to and in the FAM, including those at the Start Relay

NOTE: G81 may be at fault,

however is NOT checked as part
of the previous steps. Voltage
drop can be checked here by
attaching the DVOM leads
between Start Relay pin 86 and
battery ground.

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15. If the voltage drop is MORE than 0.50 volt
and VARIES GREATLY after actuation of the
Burglar Relay (STOP selected), the problem is
most likely the Burglar Alarm Relay in the IPM.
IPM replacement will be necessary.
Replace the IPM following instructions provided
in Kia’s service information.
(See additional photos and text below)

Photo shows example of voltage drop varying

greatly after Burglar Relay actuation (STOP
selected). In this case a voltage drop of 6.93
volts was recorded (relay contacts closed) as
compared to the previously measured voltage
drop of 2.59 volts under the same conditions.

* NOTICE
Voltage drop shown is only an example.
Actual results will vary depending on
severity of concern.

Photo shows example of voltage drop varying

greatly after Burglar Relay actuation (STOP
selected). In this case a voltage drop of 11.41
volts was recorded (relay contacts closed) as
compared to the previously measured voltage
drop of 2.59 volts under the same conditions.

* NOTICE
Voltage drop shown is only an example.
Actual results will vary depending on
severity of concern.

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RE-INSTALLING THE START RELAY
16. Remove the T-Connector from the Start
Relay and the FAM.
Re-install the Start Relay, noting that the relay
needs to be installed as shown in the photo.

Take note of the guide molded into and around

the Start Relay's connections, and that it is
off-set. This guide will help in properly installing
the Start Relay to insure proper pin polarity.

* NOTICE
If improperly installed, the relay will still fit,
although not sit flush. It will work either
way. HOWEVER, improper installation
can lead to premature relay failure.

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AFFECTED VEHICLE INFORMATION:

All 2006 – 2007 Sedona VQ produced before April 18, 2007

PARTS INFORMATION:
Part Name Part Number Description
Accel & Brake – IMS, Keyless
91954 4D070FFF Entry w/Panic + D/Unlock,
Auto Light
In-Panel Module (IPM) Keyless Entry w/Panic
91954 4D090FFF
+ D/Unlock, Auto Light
Keyless Entry w/Panic
91954 4D100FFF
+ D/Unlock

Special Service Tool (SST) Information:

SST Name Part Number Comment
Global Diagnostic System Ensure latest software version
K06U-GDS
(GDS) is installed FIRST.
Sourced from Wire Harness
Repair kit TCLES 020A, see
T-Connector TCLE 020B
Parts Bulletin MI-0008 on
kdealer.net

warranty claim information:

Claim Causal P/N Qty. N C Repair Labor Op Time Related Qty.
Type Code Code Description Code Parts
0 N01 C01 IPM Inspection 91956F00 0.3 N/A 0
91954 4D070 (Accel &
Brake – IMS, Keyless
Entry w/Panic + D/
Unlock, Auto Light)

91954 4D090 (Keyless Refer to Parts

W IPM Inspection and
Entry w/Panic + D/ 0 N01 C01 91956F01 0.5 Information 1
Unlock, Auto Light) Replacement
Table
91954 4D100 (Keyless
Entry w/Panic + D/
Unlock)

N01: Hard Starting

C01: Burnt, Melted

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