Kia Cadenza: Electric Power Steering / Description and Operation

Kia Cadenza YG 2016-2023 Service Manual / Steering System / Electric Power Steering / Description and Operation

Description

•	EPS (Electric power steering, Column assist type) system uses an electric motor to assist the steering force and it is an engine operation independent steering system.

•	EPS control module controls the motor operation according to information received from the each sensor and CAN. (Controller Area Network)

Note With Regard to diagnosis

Trouble factor	Check item	Trouble symtom	Explanation	Note
Drop, impact, and overload	Motor	Abnormal noise	- Visable or unvisable damage can occur.The steering wheel could pull to one side by using the dropped parts.- Precise parts of motor/ECU are sensitive to vibration and impact.- Overload can cause unexpected damage	- Do not use the impacted EPS.- Do not overload each parts.
	ECU	Circuit damage- Wrong welding point- Broken PCB- Damaged precise parts		- Do not use the impacted EPS.- Do not overload each parts.
	Torque sensor	Insufficient steering effort	Overload to INPUT shaft can cause malfunction of the torque sensor	- Do not impact the connecting parts (When inserting and torquing)- Use the specified tool to remove the steering wheel. (Do not hammer on it)- Do not use the impacted EPS
	Shaft	Insufficient steering effort (Uneven between LH and RH)		Do not use the impacted EPS
Pull/Dent	Harness	- Malfunction-impossible power operation- Malfunction of EPS	Disconnection between harness connecting portion and harness	Do not overload the harness
Abnormal storage temperature	Motor/ECU	Abnormal steering effort by improper operation of the motor/ECU	- Waterproof at the normal condition- Even a little moisture can cause malfunction of the precise parts of the motor/ECU	- Keep the normal temperature and proper moisture, while storaging- Avoid drowning

1. Do not impact the electronic parts, if they are dropped or impacted, replace them with new ones.

2. Avoid heat and moisture to the electronic parts.

3. Do not contact the connect terminal to avoid deformation and static electricity.

4. Do not impact the motor and torque sensor parts, if they are dropped or impacted, replace them with new ones.

5. The connector should be disconnected or connected with IG OFF.

Electric Power Steering

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Components and Components Location

Components 1. Steering column2. ECU3. Motor4. Steering gear box ...

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