Kia Forte: In-car Sensor (DATC only) Inspection

Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / In-car Sensor (DATC only) Inspection

1.	Turn the ignition switch ON.

Blow air with changing temperature into the in-car sensor air inlet. Measure the sensor resistance between 1 and 2 terminals.

Specification

Temperature [°C(°F)]	Resistance between terminals 1 and 2 (kΩ)
-30(-22)	509.6
-15(5)	216.0
0 (32)	97.71
15(59)	47.13
25(77)	30.00
35(95)	19.59
50(122)	10.81
60(140)	7.463

An in-car sensor is a negative type thermistor. The resistance will rise with lower temperature, and reduce with higher temperature.

In-car Sensor (DATC only) Description

An in-car air temperature sensor is located in the crash pad lower panel. The sensor contains a thermistor which measures the temperature of the inside. The signal decided by the resistance ...

In-car Sensor (DATC only) Replacement

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the center fascia panel. (Refer to Body - "Center Fascia Panel") ...

Kia Forte: In-car Sensor (DATC only) Inspection

In-car Sensor (DATC only) Description

In-car Sensor (DATC only) Replacement

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