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

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning / Air conditioning System / Evaporator Temperature Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection

1.	Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2.	Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.

Measure resistance between terminals “+” and “-” of the evaporator temperature sensor.

Specification

Evaporator core temperature [°C (°F)]	Resistance[kΩ]
-10 (14)	17.93
0 (32)	11.36
10 (50)	7.4
20 (68)	4.94
30 (86)	3.37
40 (104)	2.35

4.	Connect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.

5.	Run the engine, turn the A/C switch ON, and then measure the voltage between the terminals of the harness connector.

Replacement

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the console side cover (A).

3.	Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector (A).

4.	Separate the evaporator temperature sensor after rotating it 90° in a counterclockwise direction.

5.	Remove the evaporator temperature sensor (A) in the direction of the arrow.

6.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

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