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 ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Pull down rear door window glass by pressing the power window glass switch. 2. Remove the rear door trim. (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim") 3. Remove the rear d ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Tire terminology and definitions

Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transaxle, ...