Kia Sportage: Ambient Sensor: Description and Operation
Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Ambient Sensor: Description and Operation
| Description |
| 1. |
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 temperatures. |
| 2. |
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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Photo Sensor: Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Ignition "ON"
2.
Using the scan tool.
3.
Emit intensive light toward photo sensor using a lamp, and check the output voltage change.
4.
The voltage will rise with higher ...
Ambient Sensor: Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Ignition "OFF"
2.
Disconnect ambient temperature sensor.
3.
Check the resistance of ambient temperature sensor between
terminals 1 and 2 whether it is changed by changing o ...
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Component Location
Components
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DBC (Downhill brake control) indicator
The DBC indicator will illuminate when the DBC button is pressed and the system
is on.
When driving down a steep hill at a speed under 35 km/h (22 mph), the DBC will
operate and the DBC indicat ...
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