Kia Carens: Charging System / Battery Sensor Description and operation
Vehicles have many control units that use more electricity. These units control
their own system based on information from diverse sensors. It is important
to have a stable power supply as there diverse sensors giving a variety of information.
Battery sensor (A) is mounted on battery (-) terminal. It transmits battery
voltage, current, temperature information to ECM. ECM controls generating voltage
by duty cycle based on these signals.

Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
2.
Disconnect the battery sensor connector (A).
3.
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Other information:
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the driver airbag module.
(Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring")
3.
Remove the steerin ...
Disassembly
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Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
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To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the engine coola ...