Kia Sportage: Evaporator Temperature Sensor: Repair procedures

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Evaporator Temperature Sensor: Repair procedures

Inspection

1.	Ignition "OFF".

2.	Disconnect evaporator temperature sensor.

Using the multi-tester, Measure resistance between terminal "1" and "2" of evaporator temperature sensor.

Specification

Evaporator core temperature [°C(°F)]	Resistance[K?]	Voltage[V]
-10(14)	17.93	3.22 ± 0.5
-5(23)	14.22	2.94 ± 0.5
0(32)	11.36	2.67 ± 0.5
5(41)	9.14	2.39 ± 0.5
10(50)	7.40	2.13 ± 0.5
15(59)	6.02	1.88 ± 0.5
20(68)	4.94	1.66 ± 0.5
25(77)	4.066	1.45 ± 0.5
30(86)	3.369	1.26 ± 0.5
35(95)	2.85	1.1 ± 0.5
40(104)	2.348	0.95 ± 0.5
45(113)	1.975	0.83 ± 0.5
50(122)	1.668	0.72 ± 0.5

Replacement

1.	Remove the console extension cover (A).

2.	Remove the evaporator temperature sensor (A), by pulling it after rotating 90° in a clockwise direction.

3.	Installation is the reverse order of removal.

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