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:
Component Location
1. Front door module
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Components Location
1. PCV Valve
2. Canister
3. Purge control solenoid valve (PCSV)
4. Fuel tank air filter
5. Catalytic converter (WCC)
6. Catalytic converter (UCC)
7. Leveling Tube
8. Vapor Tube (Canister ↔ Intake Manifold)
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