Kia Sportage: Air conditioning System / In-car Sensor (DATC only) Description and operation
The In-car air temperature sensor is built in the heater & A/C control unit.
The sensor consists of a thermistor that measures the inside temperature. The
signal decided by the resistance value that changes in accordance with perceived
inside temperature, is delivered to heater control unit, and according to this
signal, the control unit regulates in-car temperature to intended value.
[AVN Type]

[AUDIO Type]

Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.
3.
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Description
The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles.
The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode. The
solar radiation recei ...
Other information:
Removal
1.
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt")
2.
Remove the A/C compressor lower mounting bolts (A).
3.
Remove the A/C compressor bracket (B).
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Description
4WD ECU processes signals from various sensors and determines the current road
and driving conditions. The ECU then utilizes this information to implement
precision control over the 4WD coupling's multi-plate clutch and variably adjust
the amount of torque d ...