Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual Quiz
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Evaporator Temperature Sensor Repair Procedures

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 17Maintenance — 17Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 24Restraints — 48Brake System — 37Body (Interior and Exterior) — 207Body Electrical System — 203Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 80Electric Vehicle Battery System — 115
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Inspection

  1. Turn the ignition 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.
  5. Start the engine and turn on the A/C switch, then measure the voltage between the terminals of the wiring harness connector. Specification
    Evaporator core
    temperature [°C(°F)]    		 Resistance [kΩ]
    -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 turning it 90° counterclockwise and pulling it out.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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