Hyundai Genesis DH Quiz
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Ambient Temperature Sensor Repair Procedures

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 9Engine Mechanical System — 103Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 23Engine Control System/Fuel System — 127Automatic Transmission System (SBC) — 90All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 27Suspension System — 41Steering — 19Restraints — 56Brake System — 56Body (Interior and Exterior) — 211Body Electrical System — 279Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 55
6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
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Inspection

  1. Check the resistance of the ambient temperature sensor between terminals 1 and 2. Check that it changes when the ambient temperature changes.
    1. Ambient Temperature Sensor (+)
    		2. Sensor Ground

    Specification
    Ambient Temperature
    [°C(°F)]    		 Resistance between Terminals 1 and 2 (kΩ)
    -30 (-22) 547,35
    -20 (-4) 297,66
    -10 (14) 168,61
    0 (32) 99.07
    10 (50) 60.05
    20 (68) 37,54
    30 (86) 24.13
    40 (104) 15.19
    50 (122) 10,74

Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the front bumper. (Refer to Body - "Outside Rearview Mirror")
  3. Loosen the ambient temperature sensor mounting screws.
  4. Push up the ball (B) at the bottom while lifting the two clips (A).
  5. Disconnect the connector, then remove the ambient temperature sensor.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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