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Repair Procedures: Inspection

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  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ambient temperature sensor.
  3. Check the resistance of the ambient temperature sensor between terminal "+" and "-" whether it is changed by changing of the ambient temperature.
    Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between Ambient Temperature Sensor Terminals
    G10751910Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION

    Ambient Temperature
    [°C (°F)]    		 Resistance [kΩ] Voltage [V]
    -30 (-22) 480.41 4.71
    -20 (-4) 271.21 4.50
    -10 (14) 158.18 4.20
    0 (32) 95.10 3.80
    10 (50) 58.80 3.31
    20 (68) 37.32 2.77
    30 (86) 24.26 2.24
    40 (104) 16.13 1.75
    50 (122) 10.95 1.34
  4. If the measured resistance is not within specification, substitute with a known-good ambient temperature sensor and check for proper operation.
  5. If the problem is corrected, replace the ambient temperature sensor.
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