Kia Sportage: Air conditioning System / Ambient Temperature Sensor Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning / Air conditioning System / Ambient Temperature Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection

1.	Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2.	Remove the front bumper. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")

3.	Disconnect ambient temperature sensor.

Check the resistance of the ambient temperature sensor between terminals 1 and 2 and see whether it changes with the ambient temperature.

Specification

Ambient temperature [°C(°F)]	Resistance between terminals 1 and 2 (kΩ)
-10(14)	158.18
0 (32)	95.10
10 (50)	58.80
20 (68)	37.32

5.	If the measured resistance is not within specification, substitute with a known-good ambient temperature sensor and check for proper operation.

6.	Replace the ambient temperature sensor if it is proved that there is a problem with the sensor.

Replacement

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the front bumper. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper")

3.	Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the ambient temperature sensor (B).

4.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

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