Hyundai Kona: Motor Driven Power Steering / Description and operation

MDPS (Motor Dirven Power Steering) system uses an electric motor to assist the steering force and it is an engine operation independent steering system.

MDPS control module controls the motor operation according to information received from the each sensor and CAN (Controller Area Network),

resulting in a more precise and timely control of steering assist than conventional engine-driven hydraulic systems. Components (Steering Angle Sensor, Torque Sensor, Fail-safe relay, etc.) of the MDPS system are located inside the steering column. MDPS unit assembly, steering column, and MDPS unit assembly must not be disassembled for inspection. They must be replaced if necessary.

Motor Driven Power Steering

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Components and components location

Components 1. Steering wheel 2. Steering column 3. MDPS motor 4. MDPS ECU 5. Tid rod end 6. Bellows 7. Steering gear box 8. Dust cover 9. Univ ...

Other information:

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2025 Owners Manual: Safety precautions
Adjusting the seats so that you are sitting in a safe, comfortable position plays an important role in driver and passenger safety together with the seat belts and air bags in an accident. WARNING Do not use a cushion that reduces friction between the seat and the passenger.The passenger's hips m ...

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2025 Service Manual: CVVT Oil Control Valve (OCV) Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the OCV connector. 3. Measure resistance between the OCV terminals 1 and 2. 4. Check that the resistance is within the spec ...