Kia Carens: Air conditioning System / Evaporator Temperature Sensor Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning / Air conditioning System / Evaporator Temperature Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection

1.	Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2.	Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.

Measure resistance between terminal “+” and “-” of the evaporator temperature sensor.

Specification

Evaporator core temperature [°C (°F)]	Resistance[KΩ]	Voltage[V]
-10 (14)	43.35	2.93
0 (32)	27.62	2.40
10 (50)	18.04	1.88
20 (68)	12.11	1.44
30 (86)	8.30	1.08
40 (104)	5.81	0.81

4.	Connect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.

5.	Run the engine and turn the A/C switch ON, then measure the voltage between the terminals of the harness connector.

Replacement

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

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

3.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

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