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Repair Procedures: Inspection

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  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Remove the front bumper.

    (Proceed to Body - "FRONT BUMPER COVER ")

  3. Disconnect ambient temperature sensor.
  4. Check the resistance of the ambient temperature sensor between terminals 1 and 2 whether it changes by changing the ambient temperature.
    Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between Ambient Temperature Sensor Terminals 1 And 2
    G11804259Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    SPECIFICATION 

    AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

    Ambient Temperature [°C (°F)] Resistance Between Terminal 1 and 2 (kΩ)
    -30 (-22) 507
    -20 (-4) 284.5
    -10 (14) 164.2
    0 (32) 97.5
    10 (50) 59.6
    20 (68) 37.46
    30 (86) 24.18
    40 (104) 16
    50 (122) 10.83
  5. If the measured resistance is not within specification, substitute with a known-good ambient temperature sensor and check for proper operation.
  6. Replace the ambient temperature sensor if it is proved that there is a problem with the sensor.
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