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Kia Code Retrieval

Some 95 and ALL 96 & later models are OBD2 and require a scanner

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes Models up to 95

When trouble occurs in the main input or output devices, check for the cause using the data link connector (DLC) and the malfunction indicator lamp located in the instrument cluster. Failures of each input and output device are indicated and retrieved from the engine control module (ECM) as diagnostic trouble codes.

  • Locate DLC at top center of firewall and use jumper wire to connect ENG. TEST and ground terminals.
  • On 1995 Sportage models, turn ignition to On, but do not start engine.
  • On other models, start and warm engine, then run at 2,000 RPM for 3 minutes.
  • Diagnostic trouble codes will be displayed as a series of long and short flashes on the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).

Trouble Code Interpretation

The ECM indicates stored fault code by flashing the malfunction indicator/check engine lamp. Fault codes 1 through 9 are indicated by individual short blinks and fault codes 10 and above are indicated by long and short blinks. One long blink is equivalent to 10 short blinks. The fault code can be determined by adding the long and short blinks.

Clearing Trouble Codes

Diagnostic trouble codes may be cleared by disconnecting the battery ground cable for at least 20 seconds.

Diagnostic Codes

Kia

 
Without Onboard Diagnostics (OBD-II)
2 Distributor no Signal.
3 Distributor G Signal.
7 Fault on SGT Signal.
8 Mass Air Flow Sensor.
9 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.
10 Intake Air Temperature Sensor.
12 Throttle Position Sensor.
14 Atmospheric Pressure Sensor.
15 Oxygen Sensor.
16 EGR Valve Position Sensor.
17 Feedback System.
18 Injector No. 1 open or short.
19 Injector No. 2 open or short.
20 Injector No. 3 open or short.
21 Injector No. 4 open or short.
24 Fuel Pump Relay open or short.
25 Pressure Regulator Control Solenoid Valve.
26 Purge Control Solenoid Valve.
28 Solenoid Valve (EGR) open or short.
34 Idle Speed Control Solenoid Valve.
35 Deteriorated Injector.
36 Deteriorated Air Flow Sensor.
37 Intake System Air Leakage.
41 Variable Inertia Charging System Solenoid Valve.
46 A/C Cut Relay open or short.
48 Power Stage Group 1 Malfunction (inside ECM). Injector 1-4 Purge Solenoid Valve, EGR Solenoid Valve or Damaged Power Stage.
49 Power Stage Group 2 Malfunction (inside ECM). Idle Speed Control Valve Failure or Damaged Power Stage.
56 Idle Speed Control Valve Closing Coil open or short.
57 A/C Compressor Input Signal short.
73 Vehicle Speed Sensor open or short.
87 Malfunction Indicator Lamp short Circuit.
88 ECM Data.
99 Battery.
OBD-II
P0100 Mass Air Flow or Volume Air Flow Circuit Malfunction.
P0101 Mass Air Flow or Volume Air Flow Circuit Range/Performance problem.
P0102 Mass Air Flow or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input.
P0103 Mass Air Flow or Volume Air Flow Circuit High Input.
P0107 MAP/BARO Circuit Low Input.
P0108 MAP/BARO Circuit High Input.
P0110 A/T Circuit Malfunction.
P0115 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Malfunction.
P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance Condition.
P0117 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input.
P0118 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input.
P0120 Throttle Position Malfunction – Circuit A.
P0122 APP/TPP Sensor Switch Low Input – Circuit A.
P0123 APP/TPP Sensor Switch High Input – Circuit A.
P0125 Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control.
P0130 Oxygen Sensor Circuit Malfunction – Bank 1 Sensor 1.
P0131 Oxygen Sensor Circuit Low Voltage – Bank 1 Sensor 1.
P0132 Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage – Bank 1 Sensor 1.
P0133 Oxygen Sensor Circuit Slow Response – Bank 1 Sensor 1.
P0134 Oxygen Sensor Circuit No Activity detected – Bank 1 Sensor 1.
P0135 Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction – Bank 1 Sensor 1.
P0136 Oxygen Sensor Circuit Malfunction – Bank 1 Sensor 2.
P0137 Oxygen Sensor Circuit Low Voltage – Bank 1 Sensor 2.
P0138 Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage – Bank 1 Sensor 2.
P0139 Oxygen Sensor Circuit Slow Response – Bank 1 Sensor 2.
P0140 Oxygen Sensor Circuit No Activity detected – Bank 1 Sensor 2.
P0141 Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction – Bank 1 Sensor 2.
P0170 Fuel Trim Malfunction – Bank 1.
P0171 System too Lean – Bank 1.
P0172 System too Rich – Bank 1.
P0261 Injector Circuit Low – Cyl. 1.
P0262 Injector Circuit High – Cyl. 1.
P0264 Injector Circuit Low – Cyl. 2.
P0265 Injector Circuit High – Cyl. 2.
P0267 Injector Circuit Low – Cyl. 3.
P0268 Injector Circuit High – Cyl. 3.
P0270 Injector Circuit Low – Cyl. 4.
P0271 Injector Circuit High – Cyl. 4.
P0300 Multiple/Random Misfire detected.
P0301 Misfire detected – Cyls. 1-4.
P0302 Misfire detected – Cyls. 1-4.
P0303 Misfire detected – Cyls. 1-4.
P0304 Misfire detected – Cyls. 1-4.
P0325 Knock Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0326 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance – Bank 1 or Single Sensor.
P0335 Crankshaft Position Sensor Malfunction – Circuit A.
P0336 Crankshaft Position Sensor Range/Performance – Circuit A.
P0340 Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction.
P0342 Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Low Input.
P0343 Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit High Input.
P0400 EGR Flow Malfunction.
P0403 EGR Circuit Malfunction.
P0404 EGR Circuit Range/Performance Malfunction.
P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency below Threshold – Bank 1.
P0422 Main Catalyst Efficiency below Threshold – Bank 1.
P0440 Evaporative Control Malfunction.
P0441 Evaporative Control System – Improper Purge.
P0442 Evaporative Control System – Small Leak detected.
P0443 Evaporative Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Malfunction.
P0446 Evaporative Vent Control Circuit Malfunction.
P0447 Evaporative Vent Control Circuit Open.
P0448 Evaporative Vent Control Circuit Short.
P0450 Evaporative System Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction.
P0452 Evaporative Control System Pressure Sensor Low Input.
P0453 Evaporative Control System Pressure Sensor High Input.
P0455 Evaporative Control System – Large Leak detected.
P0470 Exhaust Pressure Sensor Malfunction.
P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction.
P0501 Vehicle Speed Sensor Range/Performance.
P0505 Idle Air Control System Malfunction.
P0506 Idle Air Control System Malfunction – RPM Lower than expected.
P0507 Idle Air Control System Malfunction – RPM Higher than expected.
P0510 CTP Switch Malfunction.
P0561 System Voltage Unstable.
P0562 System Voltage Low.
P0563 System Voltage High.
P0601 Internal Control Module Memory Checksum Error.
P0604 Internal Control Module RAM Error.
P0703 Torque Converter/Brake Pedal Switch Malfunction – Circuit B.
P0705 Transaxle Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction (PRNDL Input).
P0706 A/T Range Sensor Circuit Range/ Performance.
P0710 Transaxle Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Malfunction.
P0711 A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance.
P0715 Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction.
P0722 Output Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal.
P0726 Engine Speed Input Circuit Range/ Performance.
P0727 Engine Speed Input Circuit – No Signal.
P0731 A/T Gear 1 Improper Ratio.
P0732 A/T Gear 2 Improper Ratio.
P0733 A/T Gear 3 Improper Ratio.
P0734 A/T Gear 4 Improper Ratio.
P0740 Torque Converter Clutch System Malfunction.
P0743 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Electrical.
P0750 Shift Solenoid “A” Malfunction.
P0753 Shift Solenoid “A” Electrical.
P0755 Shift Solenoid “B” Malfunction.
P0758 Shift Solenoid “B” Electrical.
P0760 Shift Solenoid “C” Malfunction.
P1000 Readiness Function Code.
P1115 Engine Coolant Temperature Signal from ECM to TCM.
P1121 Throttle Position Sensor Signal Malfunction from ECM to TCM.
P1170 Front Heated Oxygen Sensor Stuck.
P1195 EGR Pressure Sensor (1.6L) or Boost Sensor (1.8L) Open or Short.
P1196 Ignition Switch “Start” Open or Short (1.6L).
P1250 Pressure Regulator Control Solenoid Valve Open or Short.
P1252 Pressure Regulator Control Solenoid Valve No. 2 Circuit Malfunction.
P1307 Chassis Acceleration Sensor Signal Malfunction.
P1308 Chassis Acceleration Sensor Signal Low.
P1309 Chassis Acceleration Sensor Signal High.
P1345 No SGC Signal (1.6L).
P1386 Knock Sensor Control Zero Test.
P1402 EGR Valve Position Sensor Open or Short.
P1449 Canister Drain Cut Valve Open or Short (1.8L).
P1450 Excessive Vacuum Leak.
P1455 Fuel Tank Sending Unit Open or Short (1.8L).
P1457 Purge Solenoid Valve Low System Malfunction.
P1458 A/C Compressor Control Signal Malfunction.
P1485 EGR Solenoid Valve Vacuum Open or Short.
P1486 EGR Solenoid Valve Vent Open or Short.
P1487 EGR Boost Sensor Solenoid Valve Open or Short.
P1496 EGR Stepper Motor Malfunction – Circuit 1 (1.8L).
P1497 EGR Stepper Motor Malfunction – Circuit 2 (1.8L).
P1498 EGR Stepper Motor Malfunction – Circuit 3 (1.8L).
P1499 EGR Stepper Motor Malfunction – Circuit 4 (1.8L).
P1500 No Vehicle Speed Signal to TCM.
P1505 Idle Air Control Valve Opening Coil Voltage Low.
P1506 Idle Air Control Valve Opening Coil Voltage High.
P1507 Idle Air Control Valve Closing Coil Voltage Low.
P1508 Idle Air Control Valve Closing Coil Voltage High.
P1523 VICS Solenoid Valve.
P1586 A/T-M/T Codification.
P1608 PCM Malfunction.
P1611 MIL Request Circuit Voltage Low.
P1614 MIL Request Circuit Voltage High.
P1624 MIL Request Signal from TCM to ECM.
P1631 Alternator “T” Open or No Power Output (1.8L).
P1632 Battery Voltage Detection Circuit for Alternator Regulator (1.8L).
P1633 Battery Overcharge.
P1634 Alternator “B” Open (1.8L).
P1693 MIL Circuit Malfunction.
P1743 Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve Open or Short.
P1794 Battery or Circuit Failure.
P1795 4WD Switch Signal Malfunction.
P1797 P or N Range Signal or Clutch Pedal Position Switch Open or Short.
 
Model Year Engine identification System
Amanti 3.5L 2004-06 G6CU Mazda EGI
Amanti 3.8L 2007-08 G60A MFI
Borrego 3.8L 2009 G60A MFI ETS
Borrego 4.6L 2009 G8BA MFI
Optima 2.4L 2001-05 G4JS Mazda EGI
Optima 2.4/2.7L 2006-09 G4JS/G4KC/G4KE/G6EA MFI
Optima 2.5L 2001-02 G6BV Mazda EGI
Optima 2.7L 2001-05 G6BA Mazda EGI
Rio 1.5/1.6L 2001-05 A50/A60 Mazda EGI
Rio 1.6L 2006-08 G4EO MFI
Rondo 2.4/2.7L 2006-09 G4KC/G4EK MFI
Sedona 3.5L 2002-05 G6CU Mazda EGI
Sedona 3.8L 2006-08 G60A MFI
Sephia 1.6L 1996-97 B6 OOHC Mazda EGI
Sephia 1.8L 1995-97 BP OOHC Mazda EGI
Sephia 1.8L 1998-01 TE OOHC Mazda EGI
Sorento 3.3/3.8L 2007-08 G60B/G60A MFI
Sorento 3.5L 2003-06 G6CU Mazda EGI
Spectra 1.8L 2001-03 TE OOHC Mazda EGI
Spectra 2.0L 2004-06 G4GC Mazda EGI
Spectra 2.0/2.0L SULEV 2004-08 G4GC MFI
Sportage 2.0L 1996-02 FE OOHC Mazda EGI
Sportage 2.0/2.7L 2005-08 G4GC/G6BA MFI

4 Replies to “Kia”

  1. Dear Sir/Madam,
    I have got an old Kia Pride which gives codes in different format compare to what is mentioned on this page. Please can you advise?
    For example the following codes have been read:
    B01D7
    B03C4
    P11C1
    U2095

    Thanks in advance,
    M. Behzad

    Reply

  3. I did a diagnostic test with the ( without onboard diagnostic OBD 2 ) meaning with the paper clip and got 17 flashes. 1long and 7 short. Which is feed back system. Could you please tell me what this consists of? Thank you in advance

    Reply

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