Kia Optima: Ambient Sensor. Repair procedures

Ambient Sensor. Description and Operation

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 increas ...

Inspection

1. Ignition "OFF" 2. Disconnect ambient temperature sensor. 3. Check the resistance of ambient temperature sensor between terminals 1 and 2 ...

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Compressor Oil. Repair procedures
Oil Specification 1. The HFC-134a system requires synthetic (PAG) compressor oil whereas the R-12 system requires mineral compressor oil. The two oils must never be mixed. ...

Active Air Flap(AAF) Description and Operation
Description The AAF (Active Air Flap) is located between radiator grille and radiator, and consists of an actuator and 6 air flaps. The system receives information from EMS, FATC, TCU, MCU and ...

Trouble Diagnostics When Using GDS
1. The body control module can diagnose by using the GDS more quickly.The BCM communicates with the GDS and then reads the input/output value and drives the actuator. ...