Kia Niro: Hybrid Motor Control System / Motor Control Unit(MCU) Components and components location
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1. HPCU assembly |
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Description and operation
Description
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The Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) is composed of various components.
It is the core device among the Power Electronics devices and acts as the
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Motor Control Unit(MCU) Repair procedures
Removal
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Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and
Caution” ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Photo Sensor Description and operation
Description
The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles.
The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode. The solar
radiation received by its light receiving portion, generates an electromotive force
in proportion to the amount of radia ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Exhaust Heat Recovery System(EHRS) Description and operation
Description and Operation
During cold start or in winter, the fuel efficiency can be improved by heating
up the coolant with the exhaust gas heat discharged after combusting the engine.
When the engine has been sufficiently warmed up, the valve on the passage of exhaust
gas is ope ...