Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 133

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB

BCM (Body Control Module) - Sedona 

BODY NETWORK SYSTEM 

DESCRIPTION 

All modules are linked a low speed CAN network. 

The input information for the modules is coming from both the CAN network and the hardware components 
(actuators and sensors). 

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FAM (Front Area Module) 

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Headlamp low/high beam control (with DRL)  

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Park lamp control  

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Front fog lamp control  

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Front turn signal lamp control  

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Windshield wiper control  

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Windshield deicer  

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Diagnostics  

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IPM (In-Panel Module) 

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RKE (Remote Keyless Control)  

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VAS (Voice Alarm System)  

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Ignition key hole illumination  

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Switch indicators control  

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Panel light control  

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Seat belt warning  

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Auto light/DRL control (Logic)  

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Windshield/Rear wiper control (Logic)  

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Turn and Hazard lamp control (Logic)  

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Central door lock (Logic)  

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Windshield deicer timer  

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Rear glass defog timer  

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Gateway for ISO-9141 (K-Line)  

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RAM (Rear Area Module) 

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Tail lamp control  

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Turn and Hazard lamp control  

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Back up lamp control  

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Rear fog lamp control  

 

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Stop lamp outage detection  

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Sliding door power window/Quarter glass control  

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Room lamp control  

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Rear wiper control  

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Rear glass defog  

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Fuel filler door open solenoid control  

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ADM (Assist Drive Module)  

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DDM (Driver Drive Module)  

MODULE INTRODUCTION 

FAM/IPM/RAM consists of a power board and an electronic board. The power board contains circuit protection 
devices and switching devices. The electronic board uses Intelligent Power Switching (IPS) for HS/LS load 
control, logic functions and CAN/K-Line communication. The power board and electronic board are connected 
with pin blocks for the Front Area Module (FAM) and VCD (Variable Connection Displacement) for the In-
Panel Module (IPM) and the Rear Area Module (RAM). 

Fig. 1: Body Network System Module Locations 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

FUNCTIONS 

 

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING FUNCTIONS 

The exterior lighting function has to provide the lighting and signalling of the vehicle; it monitors different 
available lights in front or at the back of the vehicle: 

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Park and Tail lamps (with Side marker lamps)  

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License plate lamps  

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Headlamps Low Beam  

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Headlamps High Beam  

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Front and Rear fog lamps (with the Rear fog lamp switch indicator)  

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Stop lamps  

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Backup lamps  

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Turn signal and side repeater lamps  

PARK/TAIL LAMPS FUNCTION 

1. Necessary conditions to switch ON: 

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By putting the headlamp switch in position `Park and Tail lamp' or `headlamp Low Beam' or Auto 
light activation or DRL activation  

2. Necessary conditions to switch OFF: 

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If they are released by the headlamp switch (Auto light function deactivated) and if DRL function 
is deactivated  

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If the Auto light function is active but the Auto light Sensor signal status is OFF or Battery Saver 
function is active.  

3. Functional diagram 

Fig. 2: Park/Tail Lamps Functional Diagram 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

HEADLAMPS LOW BEAM FUNCTION 

1. Necessary conditions to switch ON: 

 

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By putting the headlamp switch in position `headlamp Low Beam' or Auto light activation or DRL 
activation.  

2. Necessary conditions to switch OFF: 

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If they are released by the headlamp switch (Auto light function deactivated) and if the DRL 
function is deactivated  

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If the Auto light function is active but the Auto light sensor signal status is not `HL ON'.  

3. Functional diagram 

Fig. 3: Headlamps Low Beam Functional Diagram 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

HEADLAMPS HIGH BEAM FUNCTION 

1. Necessary conditions to switch ON: 

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By pushing down the High Beam lever switch if 

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the headlamp switch is in position `headlamp Low Beam' or the headlamps Low Beam have 
been turned ON by the Auto light function.  

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By pulling the High Beam lever switch toward the driver (Flash to pass activation)  

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By the DRL function activation for Canada.  

2. Necessary conditions to switch OFF: 

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By pulling back the High Beam lever switch (manual reset by the driver) or  

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If the headlamps Low Beam are turned OFF or If the Auto light function is active but the Auto light 
Sensor signal status is not `HL ON') or  

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By releasing the Flash To Pass activation and  

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If the DRL function is deactivated for Canada.  

3. Functional diagram 

 

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