Kia Carens: Automatic Transaxle Control System / SS-B Solenoid Valve(ON/OFF) Repair procedures
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Turn ignition switch OFF.
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| 2. |
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
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| 3. |
Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).

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| 4. |
Measure the resistance between power terminal (5) and signal terminal
(12).
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Specification : 10.0 ~ 11.0 Ω
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Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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| 2. |
Remove the ATF drain plug (A), allow the fluid to drain out and then
reinstall the drain plug.
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Tightening torque:
33.3 ~ 43.1 N.m (3.4 ~ 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 ~ 31.8 lb-ft)
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The existing ATF drain plug gasket must be replaced with new
one. (Do not reuse it.)
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| 3. |
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
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| 4. |
Remove the bracket (A) and the air breather hose (B).
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Tightening torque:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
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Lift the vehicle after loosening valve body cover upper bolts.
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| 6. |
Remove the valve body cover (A) by loosening bolts.
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Tightening torque:
11.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.2 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
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Remove the solenoid valve harness (A) and oil temperature sensor (B)
after removing the bolts.
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Tightening torque:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
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Remove solenoid valve support bracket (A).
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Tightening torque:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
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| 9. |
Remove the SS-B solenoid valve (A).

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| 1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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When installing, apply the ATF oil or petroleum jelly
to the O-rings (A) to prevent damage.

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The existing valve body cover gasket (A) must be replaced
with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)

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Perform the procedures below after installing.
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Refill the automatic transaxle with fluid.
(Refer to Hydraulic System - "Fluid")
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Clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) using the KDS/GDS.
Disconnecting the battery negative terminal will not clear the
DTCs. Clear DTCs using the KDS/GDS at all times.
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Reset the automatic transaxle adaptive values using the KDS/GDS.

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Perform the TCM adaptive values learning procedure.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle Control System - "Adjustment")
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| (5) |
After installing, check for leakage of coolant or fluid from
hose connection during engine start.
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Specification
Item
Specification
Power supply (V)
12
Output type
Combination of output signals
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Other information:
Specifications
▷ Type: Hall effect sensor
Operation condition [°C(°F)]
((-)40 ~ 150)) -40 ~ 302
Air gap(mm)in.
(1.2 ~ 1.8)
0.0472 ~ 0.0709
Output voltage(V)
High
1.18 ~ 1.68 ...
Replacement
1.
Remove the front door trim.
(Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Trim")
2.
After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the front door inside
handle (A).
3.
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