Kia Optima: Steering Angle Sensor. Description and OperationDescription
The Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) is installed in MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) and it sends messages 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 ESC-related calculations.Components (Steering Angle Sensor, Torque Sensor, Failsafe relay, etc.) of the EPS system are located inside the steering column & EPS unit assembly and the steering column. EPS unit assembly must not be disassemble to be inspected. They must be replaced. (Refer to “ST (Steering system) Gr.”)
ESC OFF Switch. Repair proceduresChanging tires
1. Park on a level surface and apply
the parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into R
(Reverse) for manual transaxle or
P (Park) for automatic transaxle.
3. Activate the hazard wa ...
Brake Pedal. Components and Components Location
Components
1. Cowl bracket
2. Brake pedal member assembly
3. Stop lamp switch
4. Return spring
5. Brake pedal stopper
6. Clevis pin
7. Snap pin
8. Brake pe ...
Installation
Pressure Side Impact Sensor
1.
Install the new pressure side
impact sensor with the screws then connect the pressure side impact sensor
connector.
Tightening t ...