Kia Sportage: Engine Control System / Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) Description and operation

Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) is installed on the accelerator pedal module and detects the rotation angle of the accelerator pedal. The APS is one of the most important sensors in engine control system, so it consists of the two sensors which adapt individual sensor power and ground line. The second sensor monitors the first sensor and its output voltage is half of the first one. If the ratio of the sensor 1 and 2 is out of the range (approximately 1/2), the diagnostic system judges that it is abnormal.

Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) Description and operation

Description Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) is installed on the accelerator pedal module and detects the rotation angle of the accelerator pedal. The APS is one of the most imp ...

Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Connect the KDS/GDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC). 2. Turn the ignition switch ON. 3. Me ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Operation of the rear parking assist system

Operating condition This system will activate when the indicator on the rear parking assist OFF button is not illuminated. If you desire to deactivate the rear parking assist system, press the rear parking assist OFF button again. (The indicator on the button will illuminate.) To turn ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: MAX A/C selection

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