Kia Sportage: Air conditioning System / Evaporator Temperature Sensor Description and operation

The evaporator temperature sensor detects the evaporator core temperature and interrupts compressor relay power in order to prevent evaporator from freezing by excessive cooling.

Evaporator Core Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station. ...

Evaporator Temperature Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector. 3. ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Warning indicator

When the LDWS is not working properly, the warning light will illuminate and the warning message will come on for a few second. After the message disappears, the master warning light will illuminate. Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked. Conditions that ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Seat Heater Components and components location

Component Location Front Seat Heater 1. Seat heater unit (Assist seat only) 2. Front seat back heater 3. Front seat cushion heater Front Seat Heater (Air Ventilation) 1. Air ventilation seat unit ...