Kia Sportage: Steering Wheel / Heated Steering Wheel Description and operation
The heated steering wheel system improves the thermal comfort of the driver
by heating the steering wheel when manually selected.
Heated pad
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Specifications
Item
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Specification
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Voltage
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13.5 V ± 0.1V, 80W±10%
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Heated pad resistance
|
1.60 - 2.00 Ω
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NTC resistance
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10.0 kΩ ± 10% (22°C ±1°C)
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait
for at least 30 seconds.
2.
Turn the steering wheel ...
System Circuit Diagram
Terminal Function
Housing
Pin
Function
Wire color
Pad
A
GND
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Other information:
Inspection
1.
Switch "OFF" ignition.
2.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
3.
Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).
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Removal
[LHD]
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) batrery
terminal.
2.
Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
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