Kia Sportage: Engine Control System / ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System Troubleshooting

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual / Engine Control / Fuel System / Engine Control System / ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System Troubleshooting

Fail-Safe Mode

Item	Fail-Safe
ETC Motor	Throttle valve stuck at 5°
TPS	TPS 1 fault	ECM looks at TPS2
	TPS 2 fault	ECM looks at TPS1
	TPS 1,2 fault	Throttle valve stuck at 5°
APS	APS 1 fault	ECM looks at APS 2
	APS 2 fault	ECM looks at APS 1
	APS 1,2 fault	Throttle valve stuck at 5°

When throttle value is stuck at 5°, engine speed is limited at below 1,500rpm and vehicle speed at maximum 40 - 50 km/h (25 - 31 mph)

ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System Repair procedures

Inspection Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) 1. Connect the KDS/GDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC). 2. Start the engine and measure t ...

Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) Specifications

Specification Pressure [kPa (kgf/cm², psi)] Output Voltage (V) 20.0 (0.20, 2.9) 0.79 46.7 (0.47, 6.77) ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Overdrive Clutch Control Solenoid Valve (OD/C_VFS) Specifications

Specification Item Specification Control type N/H (Normal High) Control pressure (kpa (kgf/cm², psi)) 0 - 1569.06 (0 - 16, 0 - 227.57) Currency (mA) 0 - 1100 ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Front Seat Belt Retractor Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Remove the center pillar upper trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim") 2. Remove the front seat belt upper anchor (A) after loosening the mounting bolt. Ti ...