Recall SC065 - Stop Lamp Switch Wiring

Model: Sedona [VQ]

Group: Fuel System (14)

Number: KT2006092901

Date: Friday, September 29, 2006

Area: N. America

Subject:
Safety Recall Campaign: 2006 Sedona EX Stop Lamp Switch Wiring Reposition (SC065)

- Description





This bulletin provides a repair and/or relocation procedure for the stop lamp switch wiring harness on 2006 Sedona EXvehicles equipped with adjustable pedals with production dates between June 15, 2005 and May 18, 2006. It is possible that 2006 model year Sedona EX vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals, an improperly positioned wiring harness can make contact with the U-joint assembly of the steering column. Repeated contact may eventually cause the wiring insulation to wear through leading to chaffed wires. Chaffed wires could cause a short of the wiring harness resulting in the loss of brake lights, engine stalling or an inability to start the vehicle. Wiring harness and U-joint assembly of steering column as viewed from underneath the dash from the left (drivers) side.

- Vehicles Affected

AFFECTED PRODUCTION RANGE:
2006 Sedona EX vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals with production dates between June 15, 2005 and May 18, 2006.

- Parts Information





PART NUMBER INFORMATION

- Service Procedure

INSPECTION PROCEDURE:

1. Prior to performing any work, verify that the vehicle qualifies for SC065 by checking the Warranty Coverage Validation Inquiry Screen (Kia Standard System [KSS] Main Menu Option 3). Only perform this campaign if the vehicle qualifies for SC065.

2. Open the hood and check for SC065 campaign completion label in the engine compartment next to the Fuse Relay Box (Front Area Module - FAM).





^ If label exists, NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED.

^ If label DOES NOT EXIST, continue to the repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:





1. Position the tilt steering wheel up; the drivers seat back and the adjustable pedals down as far as possible, allowing better access to the under dash area.





2. Locate the stop lamp switch wiring harness under the instrument panel as shown in photo.

3. Tie the stop lamp switch wiring harness and the front wiring harness with a plastic zip tie as shown in the photo. This procedure will pull the stop lamp wiring harness in the arrow direction to create clearance between the harness and the steering column shaft.





4. Cut off the excess plastic zip tie. Be careful not to damage the vehicle's wiring.





5. Locate the stop lamp / adjustable pedal wiring harness between the U-joint assembly of the steering column and brake pedal assembly. Carefully inspect the wiring in this location for chaffing. Make any necessary repairs to the wiring / harness before proceeding with wiring harness relocation.





6. Prepare a new (supplied) tie wrap by a series of bends so it curls approximately 360°.

7. Insert the tie wrap as shown. Route the tie wrap around the harness attachment clip, joining the pedal position sensor wiring to the stop lamp switch wiring. The tie wrap will be used to pull the pedal potentiometer wiring up and away from the steering column.

8. Carefully cinch the tie wrap pulling the harness up and away from the steering column.

CAUTION
DO NOT over cinch the tie wrap. Only cinch enough to pull the wiring harness approximately 1 inch (25.4 mm) away from the steering column coupling. Over cinching the tie wrap can result in secondary wiring damage!








9. Cut off excessive tie wrap material. Inspect the area between the wiring harness and steering column for adequate clearance. With the engine running and brakes applied, check that brake pedal movement does not strain the pedal potentiometer wiring harness. Make any necessary further adjustment to wiring harness routing if clearance or harness movement is inadequate. It may be necessary to release the wiring harness from the attachment clip to correctly reposition the harness. Refer to photo for intended harness routing.

^ Note:
Attachment clips can normally be re-used; minimum quantity supplied one only with dealer recall notification package.

10. Install SC065 campaign completion sticker in the engine compartment next to the Fuse Relay Box (Front Area Module - FAM).





11. Campaign is now complete.





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION:

To improve customer satisfaction always remember to refer to the Warranty Coverage Validations Inquiry Screen (Select 3) on your Kia Standard System (KSS) Dealer Main Menu for a list of any additional campaigns that may need to be performed on the vehicle before returning it to the customer