Kia Niro: Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) / Virtual Engine Sound System Unit Repair procedures
| Removal |
| 1. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
| 2. |
Remove the glove box housing. (Refer to Body - "Glove Box Housing") |
| 3. |
Disconnect the VESS unit connector (A).
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| 4. |
Remove the VESS unit (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.
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| Installation |
| 1. |
Install the VESS unit and connecting the connector. |
| 2. |
Install the glove box housing. |
| 3. |
Connect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
Virtual Engine Sound System Unit Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram
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Virtual Engine Sound Speaker Components and components location
Component Location
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Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS)
The Virtual Engine Sound System generates an engine sound for pedestrians to
hear vehicle while at low speeds in EV mode.
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Description and operation
Description
The HCU (Hybrid Control Unit) controls whole hybrid systems and is connected
with each control modules (ECM, TCM, MCU, BMS ECU etc.) by CAN interface. In addition
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