Kia Niro: Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) / Virtual Engine Sound Speaker Repair procedures
| Removal |
| 1. |
Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal. |
| 2. |
Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover") |
| 3. |
Remove the high pitch horn and low pitch horn. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Horn") |
| 4. |
Disconnect the VESS speaker connector (A).
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| 5. |
Remove the VESS speaker (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
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| Installation |
| 1. |
After connecting the VESS connectors, install the VESS speaker. |
| 2. |
After connecting the horn connectors, install both high pitch and low pitch horns. |
| 3. |
Install the front bumper cover. |
| 4. |
Connect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
Virtual Engine Sound Speaker Components and components location
Component Location
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Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Engine compartment fuse panel (Battery terminal cover)
Engine room compartment fuse panel
Circuit (PCB Block)
Relay
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Repair procedures
Compression Pressure Inspection
If the there is lack of power, excessive oil consumption or poor fuel
economy, measure the compression pressure.
1.
Warm up and stop the engine.
Allow ...
