Kia Sportage: Engine Control System / Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) Repair procedures
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Turn the ignition switch OFF.
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| 2. |
Remove the ECTS (Refer to "Removal").
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| 3. |
After immersing the thermistor of the sensor into engine coolant, measure
resistance between the ECTS terminals 3 and 4.
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| 4. |
Check that the resistance is within the specification.
Temperature
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Resistance (kΩ)
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°C
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°F
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-40
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-40
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48.14
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-20
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-4
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14.13 - 16.83
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0
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32
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5.79
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20
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68
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2.31 - 2.59
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40
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104
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1.15
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60
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140
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0.59
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80
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176
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0.32
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| 1. |
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-)
terminal.
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| 2. |
Remove the air cleaner.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
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| 3. |
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (A).
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| 4. |
Remove the spring clip (A), and then pull the sensor from the water
temperature control assembly.
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Note that engine coolant may be flowed out from the water temperature
control assembly when removing the sensor.
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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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| • |
Apply the engine coolant to the O-ring.
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| • |
Insert the sensor in the installation hole and be careful not
to damage.
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| 1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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| 2. |
Supplement the engine coolant.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - “Coolant”)
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Inspection
1.
Switch "OFF" ignition.
2.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
3.
Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).
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