Kia Sportage: 4WD Control System / Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual / 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System / 4WD Control System / Repair procedures

Adjustment

Description

The friction material inside the coupling will degrade over time. Therefore, corresponding compensation values must be referenced and entered after replacing the controller or the coupling.

Compensation Requirement and Procedure

Simultaneous replacement of 4WD ECU (Controller) and coupling

–	Does not require compensation.

Replacement of coupling only

–	Reset the 4WD ECU's (Controller) clutch learning.

Replacement of 4WD ECU (Controller) only

–	Before replacement: Check the ECU's clutch learning.

–	After replacement: Enter the original ECU's clutch learning into the replacement ECU.

4WD Control System

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4WD ECU Components and components location

Components Location 1. 4WD ECU ...

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