Kia Soul EV: Air Conditioning System / Evaporator Temperature Sensor Repair procedures

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Evaporator Temperature Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection

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.

4.	Connect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.

Run the engine and turn the A/C switch ON, then measure the voltage between the terminals of the harness connector.

Specification

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

Replacement

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the console side cover (A). [RH]

3.	Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector (A).

4.	Remove the evaporator temperature sensor (A) by pulling it out after rotating it 90° in a counterclockwise direction.

5.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

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