Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 214

Fig. 280: Measuring Resistance Between Both Terminals Of Stop Lamp Light Bulb 
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4. Is the measured resistance within the specification? 

YES  

Go to step 2. 

NO  

Replacing the light bulb with `light bulb for test', if normal operating condition is confirmed, 
Replace `light bulb for test' with "new light bulb' and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE 
REPAIR". 

2. Check RAM 

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).  

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"  

3. Check if DTC is erased after replacing RAM with "RAM for test".  

4. Is the DTC erased? 

YES  

Replace "RAM for test" with "new RAM" and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE 
REPAIR". 

NO  

Check connecting condition of connector and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR".

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR 

Refer to DTC B2115. 

DTC B2581 RIGHT TAIL LICENSE SIDE MARKER LAMP CIRCUIT OPEN ERROR 

COMPONENT LOCATION 

 

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Refer to DTC B2579. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Refer to DTC B2579. 

DTC DESCRIPTION 

B2581 is set when open in right clearance lamp/tail license side marker lamp circuit is detected. 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

Refer to DTC B2537. 

MONITOR DTC STATUS 

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).  

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF" & RAM: "ON"  

3. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode and monitor "DTC Status" parameter 

Fig. 281: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) 
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4. Is the DTC B2581 present? 

YES  

Go to TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION. 

NO  

Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or ECM's connector or was repaired and 
ECM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, 

 

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corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to 
"VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION 

Refer to DTC B2119. 

POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

1. Check open in power circuit 

1. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"  

2. Measure the resistance between tail license side marker lamp power circuit connector terminal at 

RAM side (BCM-RF2-35) and fog lamp (F19-3).  

3. Measure the resistance between tail license side marker lamp power circuit connector terminal at 

RAM side (BCM-RR2-16) and clearance lamp (R12-2). 

Specification: 0 ohms 

Fig. 282: Measuring Resistance Between Tail License Side Marker Lamp Power Circuit 
Connector Terminal At RAM Side (BCM-RR2-16) And Clearance Lamp (R12-2) 
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4. Is the measured resistance within the specification? 

YES  

Go to "GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION". 

NO  

 

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Repair open in power circuit and Go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR".

GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

1. Check open in ground circuit 

1. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"  

2. Measure the resistance between clearance lamp ground circuit (F19-6) and chassis ground.  

3. Measure the resistance between tail license side marker lamp ground circuit (R12-1) and chassis 

ground. 

Specification: 0 ohms 

Fig. 283: Measuring Resistance Between Tail License Side Marker Lamp Ground Circuit 
(R12-1) And Chassis Ground 
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4. Is the measured resistance within the specification? 

YES  

Go to "COMPONENT INSPECTION". 

NO  

Repair open in ground circuit and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR". 

COMPONENT INSPECTION 

Refer to DTC B2579. 

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR 

Refer to DTC B2119. 

DTC B2583 LEFT TAIL LICENSE SIDE MARKER LAMP CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND ERROR 

 

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