KIA Niro: Low Voltage DC/DC Converter (LDC)
Component Location
- Low Voltage DC/DC Converter (LDC) (HPCU)
- Low Voltage DC/DC Converter (LDC) power output terminal (+) (DC 12V)
- Low Voltage DC/DC Converter (LDC) ground terminal (-)
Schematic Diagram
Low Voltage DC/DC Converter (LDC) / Repair Procedures
Removal
Warning
- Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and Caution" before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
- Be sure to read and follow the "High Voltage Shut-off
Procedures" before doing any work related with the high voltage system.
Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
- Shut off the high voltage.
(Refer to "High voltage Shut-off Procedures")
- Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
- Remove the ECM & TCM bracket assembly.
(Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "Engine Control Module")
- Drain the coolant of hybrid motor cooling system.
(Refer to Hybrid Motor Cooling System - "Coolant")
- Disconnect the motor power cable connector (A) and HSG power cable connector (B) after loosening the mounting bolts.
- Disconnect the power cable (A) and inverter power cable (B) from the HPCU.
Warning
Remove the inverter power cale in the follwing order.
- Disconnect the HCU & inverter (MCU) connector (A).
- Disconnect the coolant outlet hose & pipe after loosening the mounting bolt (A).
- Disconnect the coolant inlet hose quick-connector (A).
- Remove the LDC power outlet cable mounting bolt (A) and ground cable bolt (B).
- Remove the HPCU (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
Installation
Warning
- Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and Caution" before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
- Be sure to read and follow the "High Voltage Shut-off
Procedures" before doing any work related with the high voltage system.
Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
- Install the LDC in the reverse order of removal.
- Refill the hybrid motor cooling system coolant and perform air bleeding
by using the KDS.
(Refer to Hybrid Motor Cooling System - "Coolant")
Warning
Perform HCU Variant Coding and Engine Clutch / Motor Resolver learning after replacing the HPCU.
HCU Variant Coding
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Connect the KDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).
Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Select "Vehicle, Model year, Engine, System".
- Select "Vehicle S/W Management".
- Select "HCU Variant Coding".
Engine clutch/motor resolver adaptation
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Connect the KDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).
Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Select "Vehicle, Model year, Engine, System".
- Select "Vehicle S/W Management".
- Select "Engine clutch/motor resolver adaptation.".
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