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.

Specifications
Battery Sensor
Item
Specification
Rated Voltage (V)
12 - 14
Quiescent Current (uA)
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Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-)
terminal.
2.
Disconnect the battery sensor connecto ...
Other information:
Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-)
cable.
2.
Disconnect the fuel pressure regulator valve connector.
3.
Measure resistance between the fuel pressure reg ...
✽ NOTICE
When driving on normal roads, deactivate the AWD LOCK mode by pushing
the AWD LOCK button (the indicator light goes off). Driving on normal roads
with AWD LOCK mode(especially, when cornering) may cause mechanical noise or
vibration. The noise and vibration will disappear w ...