Kia Optima: Yaw-rate and Lateral G Sensor. Description and OperationDescription
When the vehicle is turning with respect to a vertical axis the yaw rate sensor detects the yaw rate electronically by the vibration change of plate fork inside the yaw rate sensor.If yaw velocity reaches the specific velocity after it detects the vehicle'yawing, the ESC control is reactivated.
The later G sensor senses vehicle's lateral G. A small element inside the sensor is attached to a deflectable leverarm by later G.Direction and magnitude of lateral G loaded to vehicle can be known with electrostatic capacity changing according to lateral G.

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Operating voltage |
10 ~ 16V |
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Output signal |
CAN Interface |
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Operating temperature |
-40 ~ 85°C (-40 ~ 185°F) |
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Yaw-rate sensor |
Measurement range |
-75 ~ 75°/sec |
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Frequency response |
15 ~ 45Hz |
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Lateral G sensor |
Measurement range |
-14.715 ~ +14.715g |
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Frequency response |
50Hz ± 60% |
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External Diagram

Inspection
Yaw-rate and Lateral G Sensor. Repair proceduresInspection
1.
Check-points upon head lamp failure
(HID)
(1)
Check the battery voltage.
(Low beam will be on when the battery voltage above 9V.)
(2)
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Inspection
1.
Check for the following items visually.
A.
Cracks or leakage of the canister
B.
Loose connection, distortion, or damage of
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