Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 35

COMPONENT LOCATION 

Fig. 7: Locating Ambient Temperature Sensor 
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DESCRIPTION 

1. The ambient temperature sensor is located at the front of the condenser and detects ambient air 

temperature. It is a negative type thermistor; resistance will increase with lower temperature, and decrease 
with higher temperatures.  

2. The sensor output will be used for discharge temperature control, temperature regulation door control, 

blower motor level control, mix mode control and in-car humidity control. 

 

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INSPECTION 

1. Ignition "OFF"  

2. Disconnect ambient temperature sensor.  

3. Check the resistance of ambient temperature sensor between terminals 1 and 2 whether it is changed by 

changing of the ambient temperature. 

Fig. 8: Checking Resistance Between Ambient Temperature Sensor Terminals 1 And 2 
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SPECIFICATION  

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION 

4. If the measured resistance is not specification, substitute with a known-good ambient temperature sensor 

and check for proper operation.  

5. If the problem is corrected, replace the ambient temperature sensor.  

REPLACEMENT 

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.  

2. Remove the front bumper. Refer to FRONT BUMPER .  

3. Remove the ambient temperature sensor (A). 

NOTE:

If the ambient temperature is below 0°C (32°F), the A/C compressor will be 
stopped. 
The compressor will be operated by manual operating.

Ambient temperature [°C (°F)]

Resistance between terminals l and 2 (kohms)

-10 (14)

158.18 ± 4.9%

0 (32)

95.10 ± 3.9%

10 (50)

58.80 ± 2.9%

20 (68)

37.32 ± 1.9%

 

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Fig. 9: Identifying Ambient Temperature Sensor 
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4. Installation is the reverse order of removal.  

HUMIDITY SENSOR 

COMPONENT LOCATION 

 

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Fig. 10: Locating Humidity Sensor 
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DESCRIPTION 

1. Humidity sensor is located at the lower crush pad and detected in-car humidity for in-car humidity 

control.  

2. If ambient air temperature or in-car humidity is outside certain range, it will turn on A/C to control in-car 

humidity preventing in car fogging. 

 

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