Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 475

DETENT SWITCH 

INSPECTION 

1. Detent switch detects the latch position within latch assembly. 

Fig. 30: Identifying Detent Switch Connector 
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2. Check the power sliding door control module input/output value by using the diagnostic tool.  

3. When checking the detent switch, select a vehicle type and "POWER SLIDING/TAIL GATE" menu. 

CAUTION:



The PSD system initialization must start from the primary or 
secondary latched position.  

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Obstacle detection shall be active during Sliding Door 
initialization.  



Work on level ground.  

 

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2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Power Sliding Door System - Sedona

  

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Fig. 31: Identifying Scan Tool Display - POWER SLIDING/TAILGATE 
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4. Select the "POWER SLIDING DOOR". 

Fig. 32: Identifying Scan Tool Display - POWER SLIDING LH 
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5. Select the detent sensor output. And then check the detent switch output with operating power sliding 

door. 

Fig. 33: Identifying Scan Tool Display - DETENT SWITCH 
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* Above voltage and numerical value may be different from the real value. 

6. If there is no change in output, change the latch assembly. 

 

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LATCH SWITCH 

INSPECTION 

1. Check the power sliding door control module input/output value by using the diagnostic tool.  

2. When checking the latch, select a vehicle type and "POWER SLIDING/TAIL GATE" menu. 

Fig. 34: Identifying Scan Tool Display - POWER SLIDING/TAILGATE 
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3. Select the "POWER SLIDING DOOR". 

Fig. 35: Identifying Scan Tool Display - POWER SLIDING LH 
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4. Select the sensor output. And then check the unlatch feedback (Unlocked state) voltage while operating 

power sliding door in power mode. 

 

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Fig. 36: Identifying Scan Tool Display - UNLATCH F/BACK 
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* Above voltage and numerical value may be different from the real value. 

5. If there is no change in voltage, change the latch.  

ANTI PINCH STRIP 

1. Check the power sliding door control module input/output value by using the diagnostic tool. If the 

operation of door control module is abnormal, replace anti pinch strip control module.  

2. When checking the anti pinch strip operation, select a vehicle type and "POWER SLIDING/TAIL 

GATE" menu. 

Fig. 37: Identifying Scan Tool Display - POWER SLIDING/TAILGATE 
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3. Select power sliding door. 

 

2008 Kia Sedona EX 

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Power Sliding Door System - Sedona

  

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