Kia Niro: Hybrid Control System / Components and components location
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1. Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) 2. Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) |
3. Brake Switch 4. DC Fuse |
HPCU includes the HCU (Hybrid Control Unit), Inverters (for Drive Motor, HSG and Electric A/C Compressor), MCU (Motor Control Unit) and LDC (Low DC / DC Converter). |
For the location of the other control modules, refer to the relevant group. |
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1. Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) 2. Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) |
3. Brake Switch |
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4. DC Fuse |
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Description and operation
Description
The HCU (Hybrid Control Unit) controls the overall hybrid systems and is connected
with each of the control modules (ECM, TCM, MCU, BMS, ECU, etc.) via CAN. The hybrid
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Knock Sensor (KS) Description and operation
Description
Knocking is a phenomenon characterized by undesirable vibration and noise that
can cause engine damage. Knock Sensor (KS) is installed on the cylinder block and
senses engine knocking.
When knocking occurs, the vibration from the cylinder block is applied as pressure
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Suspect Area
Reference
Lower pedal or spongy pedal
1. Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (Air in)
air·bleed
2. AHB system (Fluid leaks)
replace
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