Hyundai Tucson LM Quiz
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Evaporator Temperature Sensor Repair Procedures

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 1Engine Mechanical System — 44Engine Electrical System — 45Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 93Clutch System — 13Manual Transmission — 18Automatic Transmission — 87Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 26Drive Shaft and Axle — 29Suspension System — 35Steering — 20Restraints — 47Brake System — 36Body (Interior and Exterior) — 53Body Electrical System — 202Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 58
11steps
~66min
3/5difficulty
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Inspection

  1. Ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor.
  3. Using a multimeter, measure the resistance between terminals "1" and "2" of the evaporator temperature sensor.
    Specification
    Evaporator core temperature [°C (°F)] Resistance [kΩ]
    -10 (14) 18.01
    0 (32) 11.38
    10 (50) 7,38
    20 (68) 4,89
    30 (86) 3,33
    40 (104) 2,31
    50 (122) 1,64

Replacement

  1. Remove the console extension cover (A).
  2. Remove the left side cover (A).
  3. Remove the lower airbag cover (A).
  4. Disconnect the diagnostic connector (A).
  5. Remove the reinforcement panel (A).
  6. Remove the shower duct (A).
  7. Remove the evaporator temperature sensor (A) by turning it 90° counterclockwise and pulling it out.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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