Kia Soul EV: ESP(Electronic Stability Program) System / Steering Angle Sensor Description and Operation

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Brake System / ESP(Electronic Stability Program) System / Steering Angle Sensor Description and Operation

Description

Installed in MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering), the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) sends signals to HECU through CAN communication line.

The SAS is used to determine turning direction and speed of the steering wheel.

The HECU uses the signals from the SAS when performing ESP-related calculations.

Components (Steering Angle Sensor, Torque Sensorm Failsafe relay, etc.) of the EPS system are located inside the steering column and EPS control unit assembly. Steering column and EPS control unit assembly must not be disassembled for inspection or replacement (Refer to "ST (Steering system) Gr.").

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