Kia Sportage: Steering Angle Sensor: Description and Operation
The Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) is installed in MDPS (Motor
Driven Power Steering) and it sends messages to HECU through CAN
communication line.
The SAS is used to determine turning direction and speed of the steering wheel.
The HECU uses the signals from the SAS when performing ESC-related calculations.
Components (Steering Angle Sensor, Torque Sensor, Failsafe
relay, etc.) of the EPS system are located inside the steering column
& EPS unit assembly and the steering column & EPS unit assembly
must not be disassemble to inspect or replace them. (Refer to “ST
(Steering system) Gr.”)
Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the crash pad side switch assembly.
3.
Check the continuity between the switch terminals as ...
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Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT): Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work.
2.
To remove the seat belt anchor pretensioner (C), keep on
pushing the lock pi ...
Water pump: Components and Components Location
Components
1. Water pump pulley2. Water pump sub assembly3. Water pump gasket4. Water pump cover5. Water pump cover gasket6. O-ring7. Water inlet pipe8. Water temperature control assembly9. ...