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:
The lane is not visible due to snow, rain, debris, puddles or other environmental
conditions.
The brightness outside changes suddenly such as when entering/exiting
a tunnel.
The headlights are off at night or the vehicle is in a tunnel.
The color of the lane marking from the road is d ...
Component Location
[Engine Room]
1. Engine room junction block
[Interior Relay]
1. Smart junction block (SJB)
2. ICM relay block
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