Kia Optima: Air Conditioning System / Ambient Temperature Sensor
Description and operation
| Description |
The ambient temperature sensor is located at the front of the condenser and detects ambient air temperature. It is a negative type thermistor; resistance will increase with lower temperature, and decrease with higher temperature.
The sensor output will be used for discharge temperature control, temperature regulation door control, blower motor level control, mix mode control and in-car humidity control.
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Repair procedures
| Inspection |
| 1. |
Check the resistance of the ambient temperature sensor between terminals 1 and 2 whether it changes by changing the ambient temperature.
Specification
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| Replacement |
| 1. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
| 2. |
Remove the front bumper assembly. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Assembly") |
| 3. |
Separate the connector (A) and remove the ambient temperature sensor (B).
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| 4. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Description and operation
Description
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Description and operation
Description
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