Kia Sorento: In-car Sensor (DATC only) Description

An in-car air temperature sensor is located in the crash pad lower panel.

The sensor contains a thermistor which measures the temperature of the inside. The signal decided by the resistance value which changes in accordance with perceived inside temperature, is delivered to the heater control unit and according to this signal the control unit regulates the in-car temperature to the intended value.

Evaporator Temperature Sensor Replacement

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the heater and blower assembly. (Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit") ...

In-car Sensor Inspection

1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Blow air with changing temperature into the in-car sensor air inlet. Measure the sensor resistance betwe ...

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Timing Chain Cover Installation
1. Install the timing chain cover. (1) Using a gasket scraper, remove all the old packing material from the gasket surfaces. ...

4WD ECU Description
4WD ECU processes signals from various sensors and determines the current road and driving conditions. The ECU then utilizes this information to implement precision control over the 4WD coupl ...

Specification
Item Specification Coil Resistance (Ω) 0.5 [20°C(68°F) ...