Kia Sportage: Charging System / Battery Sensor Description and operation

Vehicles have many control units that use more electricity. These units control their own system based on information from diverse sensors. It is important to have a stable power supply as there diverse sensors giving a variety of information. Battery sensor (A) is mounted on battery (-) terminal. It transmits battery voltage, current, temperature information to ECM. ECM controls generating voltage by duty cycle based on these signals.

Battery Sensor Specifications

Specifications Battery Sensor Item Specification Rated Voltage (V) 12 - 14 Quiescent Current (uA) ...

Battery Sensor Repair procedures

Removal 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal. 2. Disconnect the battery sensor connecto ...

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Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. 2. Remove the intake manifold stay(A). Tightening torque : 18.6 - 23.5 N·m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf·m, 13.7 - 17.4lb·ft) ...