Kia Sedona: Steering Angle Sensor Description and Operation
Installed in MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering), the Steering
Angle Sensor (SAS) sends signals 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 Sensorm Failsafe
relay, etc.) of the EPS system are located inside the steering column
and EPS control unit assembly.
Steering column and EPS control unit assembly must not be disassembled for inspection or replacement
(Refer to "ST (Steering system) Gr.").
Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash pad lower panel")
3.
Remove the crash pa ...
Other Information:
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R : Replace
I : In ...
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Description and Operation
Description
The evaporator temperature sensor detects the evaporator core
temperature and interrupt compressor relay power in order to prevent
evaporator from freezing by excessive cooling. ...