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Repair Procedures: Inspection

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ECTS connector.
  3. Remove the ECTS (Refer to "Removal ").
  4. After immersing the thermistor of the sensor into engine coolant, measure resistance between the ECTS terminals 3 and 4.
    Fig 1: ECTS Connector Terminals
    G12181484Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Check that the resistance is within the specification.
Temperature Resistance (kΩ)
°C °F
-40 -40 48.14
-20 -4 14.13 ~ 16.83
0 32 5.79
20 68 2.31 ~ 2.59
40 104 1.15
60 140 0.59
80 176 0.32