Function And Operation Principle

Fig 1: Identifying Accelerator Position Sensor Location

Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) is installed on the accelerator pedal module and detects the rotation angle of the accelerator pedal. The APS is one of the most important sensors in engine control system. It consists of two sensors which control individual sensor power and ground line. The second sensor monitors the first sensor and its output voltage is half of the first one. If the ratio of the sensor 1 and 2 (approximately 1/2) is out of the range, the diagnostic system judges it as abnormal.