Kia Forte: In-car Sensor (DATC only) Description

An in-car air temperature sensor is located in the crash pad lower panel.

The sensor contains a thermistor which measures the temperature of the inside. The signal decided by the resistance value which changes in accordance with perceived inside temperature, is delivered to the heater control unit and according to this signal the control unit regulates the in-car temperature to the intended value.

Evaporator Temperature Sensor Replacement

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector (A). 3. ...

In-car Sensor (DATC only) Inspection

1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Blow air with changing temperature into the in-car sensor air inlet. Measure the sensor resistance betwe ...

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Fuel Filler Cap Description
A ratchet tightening device on the threaded fuel filler cap reduces the chances of incorrect installation, which seals the fuel filler. After the gasket on the fuel filler cap and the filler ...

Components
(1) 1. Main crash pad assembly 2. Crash pad side cover [LH] 3. Crash pad side cover [RH] 4. Crash pad lower panel 5. Steering column shroud upper panel 6. Steering colum ...

Driving your vehicle
Be sure the exhaust system does not leak. The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear a change in the sound of the exh ...