Kia Sportage: Charging System / Battery Sensor Description and operation

Vehicles have many control units that use more electricity. These units control their own system based on information from diverse sensors. It is important to have a stable power supply as there diverse sensors giving a variety of information. Battery sensor (A) is mounted on battery (-) terminal. It transmits battery voltage, current, temperature information to ECM. ECM controls generating voltage by duty cycle based on these signals.

Battery Sensor Specifications

Specifications Battery Sensor Item Specification Rated Voltage (V) 12 - 14 Quiescent Current (uA) ...

Battery Sensor Repair procedures

Removal 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal. 2. Disconnect the battery sensor connecto ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Photo Sensor Description and operation

Description The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles. The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode. The solar radiation received by its light receiving portion, generates an electromotive force in proportion to the amount ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Components and positions

Components 1. Wireless power charging unit 2. Wireless charging lamp 3. Wireless charging pad ...