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.

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Evaporator Temperature Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector. 3. ...

Photo Sensor Description and operation

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 ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Cluster Ionizer (DATC only) Description and operation

Description The cluster ionizer disinfects and decomposes bad smell from the air conditioner or air inflow. Also, it cleans the air inside the vehicle. When the ignition is switched "ON", the ionizer runs "CLEAN" mode and then "ION" mode, swit ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Description and operation

Description TREAD Lamp – Tire Under Inflation / Leak Warning. 1. Turn on condition • When tire pressure is below allowed threshold • Wh ...