Kia Niro: Engine Control System / ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System Troubleshooting
| Fail-Safe Mode |
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Item |
Fail-Safe |
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ETC Motor |
Throttle valve stuck at 7° |
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TPS |
TPS 1 fault |
Replace it with TPS 2 |
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TPS 2 fault |
Replace it with TPS 1 |
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TPS 1, 2 fault |
Throttle Angle (°) |
Throttle
valve stuck at 5° |
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APS |
APS 1 fault |
Replace it with APS 2 |
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APS 2 fault |
Replace it with APS 1 |
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APS 1, 2 fault |
Engine idle state |
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When throttle value is stuck at 7°, engine speed will be limited to below 1,500 rpm and vehicle speed to maximum of 40 - 50 km/h (25 - 31 mph). |
ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System Repair procedures
Inspection
Throttle Position Sensor
(TPS)
1.
Connect the KDS/GDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC).
2.
Start the engine and measure the output v ...
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) Specifications
Specification
Pressure
[kPa (kgf/cm², psi)]
Output Voltage (V) [Vref = 5V]
20.0 (0.20, 2.9)
0.79
46.7 (0.47, ...
Other information:
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