Kia Picanto: Motor Driven Power Steering / MDPS ECU
Repair procedures
1. | Disconnect the battery negative cable. |
2. | Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash pad lower panel") |
3. | Disconnect the MDPS ECU connector.
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4. | Loosen the bolts and then remove the MDPS ECU.
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5. | Installation is the reverse of the removal. |
6. | Perform the "Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration" and "Set the steering feel torque to zero". |
7. | Turn off the IGN switch and wait for 10 seconds or more. Then check the operation after starting the engine. |
Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration and Set the steering feel torque to zero
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| Check that the battery is fully charged before "Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration". |
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| Be careful not to disconnect any cables connected to the vehicle or scan tool during "Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration". |
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| After
completing the "Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration", switch off
the ignition and wait for several seconds. Then, start the engine to
confirm normal operation of the vehicle. |
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1. | Connect
self-diagnosis connector (16pins) located under the driver side crash
pad to self-diagnosis device, and then turn the self-diagnosis device
after key is ON. |
2. | Select the "vehicle model" and "Motor Driven Power Steering" on KDS vehicle selection screen. |
3. | Select the "Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration" on KDS screen, then select OK. |
4. | Proceed with the test according to the screen instructions.




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5. | Select the "Set the steering feel torque to zero" on KDS screen, then select OK. |
6. | Proceed with the test according to the screen instructions.



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8. | Turn off the IG switch and wait for 10 seconds or more before starting the engine. And then make sure that MDPS works properly. |
Repair procedures
Replacement
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash pad lower panel")
3. Disconnect the MDPS ECU connector. ...
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Remove the steering column and shaft assembly. (Refer to Motor Driven Power Steering - "Steering Column and Shaft")
2. Remove the MDPS control unit. (Refer to Moto ...
Other information:
1. After driving approximately
7~10 km (4~6 miles or about 10 minutes),
stop at a suitable location.
2. Connect the filling hose (3) of the
compressor (clip mounted side) directly
and then connect the filling
hose (3) (opposite side) to the tire
valve.
3. Connect between compressor and ...
WARNING
Always properly restrain children in
the vehicle. Children of all ages are
safer when riding in the rear seats.
Never place a rearward-facing Child
Restraint System on the front passenger
seat, unless the air bag is deactivated.
Children under age 13 should always
ride in the r ...