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Repair Procedures: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Kia Soul EV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.
  3. Measure the resistance between terminals "1" and "2" of the evaporator temperature sensor.
    Fig 1: Resistance Between Terminals Of Evaporator Temperature Sensor
    G10744973Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.
  5. Run the engine and turn the A/C switch ON, then measure the voltage between the terminals of the harness connector.
    EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR SPECIFICATION

    Evaporator core
    temperature[°C(°F)]
    Resistance[KΩ]
    -10/(14) 43.35
    0/(32) 27.62
    10/(50) 18.07
    20/(68) 12.11
    30/(86) 8.3
    40/(104) 5.81