Kia Rio: Steering Angle Sensor (MDPS Only) Description

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 ESP-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 disassembled to be inspected. They must be replaced. (Refer to “ST (Steering system) Gr.�)

ESC OFF Switch Inspection

1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to the Body ...

Steering Angle Sensor (Except MDPS) Description

The steering angle speed sensor detects the angle of the steering wheel in order to which direction a user chooses.The sensor is detached on the Mutil-Function Switch (MPS) under the steering ...

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