Kia Forte: Engine Control System / Boost Pressure Sensor (BPS)
Specifications
Pressure
[kPa (kg/cm² / psi)]
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Output Voltage (V) [Vref=5V]
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32.5 (0.33, 4.71)
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0.5
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284 (2.90, 41.19)
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4.5
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Description and operation
The Boost Pressure Sensor (BPS) is installed on the intercooler assembly and
measures the pressure of the compressed air in turbocharger.

Schematic diagrams

Harness Connector

Repair procedures
1. |
Connect a KDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC).
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2. |
Measure the output voltage of the BPS at idle and IG ON.
Pressure
[kPa (kg/cm² / psi)]
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Output Voltage (V)
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32.5 (0.33, 4.71)
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0.5
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284 (2.90, 41.19)
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4.5
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1. |
Turn the ingnition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-)
terminal.
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3. |
Disconnect the boost pressure sensor connector (A).
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4. |
Remove the sensor (B) by loosening the mounting bolts.
Boost pressure sensor mounting bolt :
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)
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5. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Install the component with the specified torques.
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Note that internal damage may occur when the component
is dropped. If the component has been dropped, inspect before
installing.
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Specifications
Specification
Temperature[⁰C(⁰F)]
Resistance(kΩ)
-40(-40)
811.1 - 956.8
-20(-4)
...
Specifications
Specification
Temperature
Resistance (kΩ)
°C
°F
-40
-40
48.14
...
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