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:
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates :
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is started.
When there is a malfunction wit ...
OFF
Not illuminated
To turn off the engine (START/RUN position) or vehicle power (ON position), press
the ENGINE START/STOP button with the shift lever in the P (Park) position. When
you press the ...