Kia Picanto JA Quiz
Steering

Column and MDPS Housing

In this manual: Steering
General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
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~120min
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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 Motor Driven Power Steering — "MDPS Control Unit")
  3. Remove the MDPS motor. (Refer to Motor Driven Power Steering — "MDPS Motor")

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  2. Perform “Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration” and “Steering Torque Zero Point Setting”.
  3. Perform "EPS Type Recognition".

Diagnosis Using KDS

Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration and Steering Torque Zero Point Setting
  1. Connect the self-diagnosis connector (16-pin) located under the driver's side panel to the self-diagnosis device, then turn the self-diagnosis device on after turning the ignition key ON.
  2. On the KDS vehicle selection screen, select the "Vehicle Model" and "Motor Driven Power Steering".
  3. On the KDS screen, select "Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration", then select "OK".
  4. Continue the test according to the instructions on the screen.
  5. On the KDS screen, select "Set Steering Wheel Torque Zero Point", then select "OK".
  6. Continue the test according to the instructions on the screen.
  7. Clear the diagnostic trouble code.
  8. Turn the IG switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before starting the engine. Then check that the MDPS operates correctly.
EPS Type Recognition
  1. Connect the self-diagnosis connector (16-pin) located under the driver's side panel to the self-diagnosis device, then turn the self-diagnosis device on after turning the ignition key ON.
  2. On the KDS vehicle selection screen, select the "Vehicle Model" and "Motor Driven Power Steering".
  3. On the KDS screen, select "EPS Type Recognition," then select OK.
  4. Continue the test according to the instructions on the screen.
  5. Clear the diagnostic trouble code.
  6. Turn the IG switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before starting the engine. Then check that the MDPS operates correctly.

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