Kia Niro: Air Conditioning System / Evaporator Temperature Sensor Description and operation
| Description |
The evaporator temperature sensor will detect the evaporator core temperature and interrupt compressor relay power in order to prevent evaporator from freezing by excessive cooling. The evaporator temperature sensor has the Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC). Electrical resistivity of NTC increases with decrease in temperature and decreases with increase in temperature.
Evaporator Core Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the heater and blower assembly.
(Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit&qu ...
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Switch "OFF" the ignition.
2.
Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.
3.
Measure ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Repair procedures
Removal
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Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and
Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage system.
Failure to follow the safety instr ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Fuses
A vehicle’s electrical system is protected from electrical overload damage by
fuses.
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels, one located in the driver’s side panel
bolster, the others in the engine compartment near the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, accessories, or controls d ...
