Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Vehicle Sensor

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
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Description and Operation

Description

The in-vehicle temperature sensor is built into the heater and A/C control unit.

The sensor contains a thermistor that measures the interior temperature. The signal is determined by a resistance value that changes according to the sensed interior temperature, and is sent to the heater control unit. Based on this signal, the control unit regulates the interior temperature to the set value.

Test yourself

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