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 (2015-2024) Owners Manual: How to reset the power liftgate

If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, or if the related fuse has been replaced or disconnected, for the power liftgate to operate normally, reset the power liftgate as follows: 1. Put the automatic shift lever in P (Park). 2. While pressing the liftgate close button, press the li ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Problem Symptoms Table Before replacing or repairing air conditioning components, first determine if the malfunction is due to lack of refrigerant, air flow or compressor. Use the following table to find the cause of the problem. The numbers indic ...