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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Emergency starting
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Blind spot detection system (BSD) (If equipped)
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Specification
Temperature Resistance (kΩ) °C °F -40 -40 48.14 -20 -4 14.13 ~ 16.83 0 32 5.7 ...