Kia Niro: Air Conditioning System / Ambient Temperature Sensor Repair procedures

Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual / Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Ambient Temperature Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection

Check the resistance of the ambient temperature sensor between terminals 1 and 2 whether it changes by changing the ambient temperature.

1. Ambient sensor (+)

2. Sensor ground

Specification

Ambient temperature [°C (°F)]	Resistance between terminals 1 and 2 (k?)
-30 (-22)	480.41
-20 (-4)	271.21
-10 (14)	158.18
0 (32)	95.1
10 (50)	58.8
20 (68)	37.32
30 (86)	23.76
40 (104)	16.13
50 (122)	10.95

Replacement

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the front bumper. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")

3.	Disconnect the connector (A) and remove the ambient temperature sensor (B).

4.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

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