Kia Niro: Engine Control System / Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) Description and operation
| Description |
Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) is one of the most important sensors of the engine control system that detects the crankshaft position. Lack of CKPS signal may cause the engine to stop.
This sensor is installed in ladder frame and generates alternating current by magnetic flux field which is made by the sensor and the target wheel when the engine rotates. The target wheel consists of 58 slots and 2 missing slots on 360 CA (Crank Angle).
Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) Specifications
Specification
Item
Specification
Coil Resistance (Ω)
774 - 946 [20°C (68°F)]
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Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram
Harness Connector
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Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Repair procedures
Removal
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Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and
Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage system.
Failure to follow the safety instr ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Noise and smoke
When the air bags inflate, they make a loud noise and they leave smoke and powder
in the air inside of the vehicle. This is normal and is a result of the ignition
of the air bag inflator. After the air bag inflates, you may feel substantial discomfort
in breathing due to the contact of your ch ...
