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 RH front wheel.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Wheel")
2.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove inter ...