Kia Sportage: Engine Control System / Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS) Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Service Manual / Engine Control / Fuel System / Engine Control System / Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS) Repair procedures

Inspection

1.	Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2.	Disconnect the IATS connector.

3.	Measure resistance between the IATS terminals 3 and 4.

Check that the resistance is within the specification.

Temperature		Resistance (kΩ)
°C	°F	Resistance (kΩ)
-40	-40	40.93 - 48.35
-20	-4	13.89 - 16.03
0	32	5.38 - 6.09
10	50	3.48 - 3.90
20	68	2.31 - 2.57
40	104	1.08 - 1.21
60	140	0.54 - 0.62
80	176	0.29 - 0.34

Removal

1.	Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.

2.	Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure sensor connector (A).

3.	Remove the mounting bolt (B), and then remove the sensor from the intake manifold.

Installation

•	Install the component with the specified torques.

•	Note that internal damage may occur when the component is dropped. If the component has been dropped, inspect before installing.

•	Insert the sensor in the installation hole and be careful not to damage.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Intake air temperature sensor mounting bolt:

9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft)

Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS) Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram Harness Connector ...

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) Specifications

Specification Temperature Resistance (kΩ) °C °F -40 -40 48.14 -20 ...

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