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MDPS Ecu: Replacement: Notes

NOTE:

If a DTC occurs in the ECU, check the connectors and wiring. If no problem is found, replace the ECU.

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
  2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
  3. Disconnect the MDPS ECU connectors (A).
    4. Fig 1: MDPS ECU Connectors
    G00569602Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Loosen the mounting bolts (A) and then remove the MDPS ECU (B).
    5. Fig 2: MDPS ECU Mounting Bolts
    G00569603Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Loosen the star wrench (A) and then remove the MDPS ECU bracket (B).
    6. Fig 3: Star Wrench (A) Bolts
    G00569604Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  7. Connect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
  8. Conduct the "ASP Calibration" and "EPS Type Recognition" by GDS. (Refer to MDPS Control Unit - "Diagnosis with GDS")
  9. Conduct the "Initialize an ECU configuration". (Refer to MDPS Control Unit - "Diagnosis with GDS")
  10. Turn off the IGN switch and wait for 10 seconds or more. Then check the operation after starting the engine.
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