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Repair Procedures: Specification

TEMPERATURE AND RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION CHART

Ambient temperature (°C (°F)) Resistance between terminals 1 and 2 (kΩ)
-10 (14) 164.2
0 (32) 97.5
10 (50) 59.6
20 (68) 37.46
30 (86) 24.18
40 (104) 16
Fig 1: Checking Resistance Of Ambient Temperature Sensor
G07369601Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  1. 4. If the measured resistance is not specification, substitute with a known-good ambient temperature sensor and check for proper operation.
  2. 5. If the problem is corrected, replace the ambient temperature sensor.