Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): 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,
MDPS system inspection is possible for each component, but replacement is possible
only for partial units, and other parts should not be disassembled.
Schematic Diagrams
Harness Connector
Type
Pin No
Description
MDPS Power
1
Battery -
2
Battery +
MDPS Unit
1
-
2
-
3
IG 1
4
C-CAN [High]
5
C-CAN [Low]
6
-
Other information:
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the heater and blower assembly.
(Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit")
3.
Loosen the mounting screws and remove the heater core cover (A).
Replacement
1.
Remove the glove box.
(Refer to Body - "Glove Box")
2.
Remove the filter cover (A) by pressing the knob.
3.
Replace the air filter (A) with a new one according to the direction
of air filter.