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:
If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire Pressure telltale will come on. Have the
flat tire repaired by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible or replace the
flat tire with the spare tire.
CAUTION - Repair Agents
Never use a puncture-repairing agent not approved by Kia to repair and/or
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Specification
Air Conditioner
Item
Specification
R 2.0
NU
THETA
Compressor
Type
DVE16N
Oil type & Capacity
PAG 30 120 ± 10cc (4.05 ± .3 ...