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.

Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
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Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.
3.
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Other information:
Troubleshooting
1.
Part diagnosis
Items
Cause
Symptom
Switch fuse
Faulty fuse connection, Damaged fuse
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Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the knock sensor connector (A).
3.
Measure resistance between the injector terminals 1 and 2.
4.
Check that ...