Kia Carens: Engine Control System / Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Description and operation

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) consists of zirconium and alumina and is installed both upstream and downstream of the Manifold Catalytic Converter. The sensor output voltage varies in accordance with the air/fuel ratio.

The sensor must be hot in order to operate normally. To keep it hot, the sensor has a heater which is controlled by the ECM via a duty cycle signal. When the exhaust gas temperature is lower than the specified value, the heater warms the sensor tip.

Knock Sensor (KS) Repair procedures

Removal 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable. 2. Remove the intake manifold. (Refer to En ...

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Specifications

Specification HO2S [Bank 1/Sensor 1] Item Specification Heater Resistance (Ω) 2.4 ~ 4.0 [20°C(68°F)] HO2S ...

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Description and operation

Description Evaporative Emission Control System prevents fuel vapor stored in fuel tank from vaporizing into the atmosphere. When the fuel evaporates in the fuel tank, the vapor passes through vent hoses or tubes to the canister filled with charcoal and the canister temporar ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Alignment Repair procedures

Front wheel alignment    When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment equipment to inspect the front wheel alignment, always position the vehicle on a level surface with the front wheel ...