Kia Sportage: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS): Repair procedures| Inspection |
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Turn the ignition switch OFF. |
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Remove the ECTS (Refer to "Removal"). |
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After immersing the thermistor of the sensor into engine coolant, measure resistance between the ECTS terminals 3 and 4. |
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Check that the resistance is within the specification.
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| Removal |
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Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable. |
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Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (A).
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Remove the spring clip (A), and then pull the sensor from the water temperature control assembly.
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| 4. |
Supplement the engine coolant (Refer to “Cooling System” in EM group).
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| Installation |
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Installation is reverse of removal. |
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS): Schematic Diagrams
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