Kia Sportage: Air conditioning System / Evaporator Temperature Sensor Description and operation

The evaporator temperature sensor detects the evaporator core temperature and interrupts compressor relay power in order to prevent evaporator from freezing by excessive cooling.

Evaporator Core Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station. ...

Evaporator Temperature Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector. 3. ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Components and components location

Components (1) [General Type] 1. Sunvisor [LH] 2. Sunvisor [RH] 3. Assist handle 4. Roof trim Components (2) [Panorama sunroof Type] 1. Sunvisor [LH] 2. Sunvisor [RH] 3. Assis ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Rear Glass Defogger Printed Heater Repair procedures

Inspection    • Wrap tin foil around the end of the voltmeter test lead to prevent damaging the heater line. Apply pressure on the tin foil with hand and move the tin foil al ...