Kia Stinger CK Quiz
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System

All-Wheel Drive Control System

In this manual: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 19Emission Control System — 12Engine Control System/Fuel System — 51Automatic Transmission System — 34All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System — 7Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 25Steering — 8Restraints — 19Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 47Front Seat Belt — 63Body Electrical System — 99Windshield Wiper/Washer — 11Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
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Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. 4WD ECU


Description and Operation

Description

The AWD ECU distributes driving force to the front/rear wheels by controlling the multi-plate clutch in the AWD transfer case, analyzing input information, i.e., wheel speed, accelerator pedal, and steering wheel angle, according to road conditions and driving conditions. The AWD vehicle has different power transmission conditions depending on driving/road conditions. Vehicle speed is received from the ABS/ESP ECU via the CAN bus. CAN communication information includes APS, which indicates the driver's intent to accelerate, engine torque, ABS/ESP operation signal, and gear position. The AWD ECU controls the DC motor, warning lamp, and indicator lamp, and communicates with the scan tool. When the vehicle is driven above a normal speed of 60 km/h on normal roads, it operates in 2WD condition. The ECU determines the driving force for the front and rear wheels by receiving signals from all sensors according to driving conditions, i.e., sudden starts, cornering, and driving on low-friction roads, and transmits optimized torque suitable for the driving condition to the front wheels by calculating and controlling the transmitted torque data.

Flow Diagram

AWD Control Module Input/Output Diagram

Circuit Diagrams

AWD Control Module Terminal Function

[AWD ECU Connector]

Pin Description
1 Motor B
2 Motor A
5 Pressure sensor power supply
7 IG1
8 Engine shield wire ground
9 Battery ground
10 Battery
14 Pressure Sensor Signal
15 Pressure sensor ground
17 CAN HIGH
18 CAN LOW

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

  2. Remove the airbag lower panel.

    (Refer to Body - "Under Cover Panel")

  3. Remove the knee airbag.

    (See Restraint System - "Knee Airbag (KAB) Module").

  4. Disconnect the AWD ECU connector (A).

  5. Loosen the AWD ECU bracket nuts and remove the AWD ECU (A).

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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