Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 109

2. Engine "ON".  

3. Monitor the "PRESS CONTROL SOL. VALVE" parameter on the scan tool.  

4. Shift gear at each position. 

Fig. 81: Scan Tool Display - Pressure Solenoid 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

5. Does "PRESS CONTROL SOL DUTY" follow the reference data? 

 

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YES  

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Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or TCM (PCM)'s connector or was 
repaired and TCM (PCM) memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, 
poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration or damage. Repair or replace as 
necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure.  

NO  

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Go to "TERMINAL & CONNECTOR INSPECTION" procedure.  

TERMINAL & CONNECTOR INSPECTION 

Refer to DTC P0743. 

POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

1. Disconnect "A/T SOLENOID VALVE" connector.  

2. Measure voltage between terminal "7" of the sensor harness connector and chassis ground.  

3. Measure voltage of VFS solenoid valve. 

Specification: Approx.12V 

Fig. 82: Measuring Voltage Of VFS Solenoid Valve 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Is voltage within specifications? 

YES  



Go to "SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION" procedure.  

NO  



Check that A/T-20A fuse in engine room junction is installed or not blown.  

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Check for open in harness. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE 
REPAIR" procedure.  

 

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SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

1. Check signal circuit open inspection. 

1. Ignition "OFF".  

2. Disconnect "A/T SOLENOID VALVE" connector and "PCM/TCM" connector.  

3. Measure resistance between terminal "7","8" of the ATM SOLENOID VALVE harness connector 

and terminal "75","59" of the PCM/TCM harness connector. 

Specification: approx. 0 ohms 

Fig. 83: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal ATM Solenoid Valve And PCM/TCM 
Harness Connector 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Is resistance within specifications? 

YES  



Go to step 2.  

NO  



Check for open in harness. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE 
REPAIR" procedure.  

2. Check signal circuit short inspection 

1. Ignition "OFF".  

2. Disconnect "A/T SOLENOID VALVE" connector and "PCM/TCM" connector  

 

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3. Measure resistance between terminal "8" of the ATM SOLENOID VALVE harness and chassis 

ground. 

Specification: Infinite 

Fig. 84: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal ATM Solenoid Valve Harness And Chassis 
Ground 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Is resistance within specifications? 

YES  



Go to "COMPONENT INSPECTION" procedure.  

NO  



Check for short to ground in harness. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF 
VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure.  

COMPONENT INSPECTION 

1. CHECK SOLENOID VALVE 

1. Ignition "OFF".  

2. Disconnect "A/T SOLENOID VALVE" connector.  

3. Measure resistance between terminal "7" and terminal "8" of the ATM SOLENOID VALVE 

harness connector. 

Specification: Approximately 4.35±0.35ohms [20°C (68°F)]

 

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