Kia Cee'd: Troubleshooting / Ambient Temperature Sensor Description and operation

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 temperature.

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.

Photo Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Connect the GDS. 3. Emit intensive light toward the photo s ...

Ambient Temperature Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the ambient temperature sensor. 3. Check the re ...

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Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Instrument Cluster Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram [Standard] [Supervision] ...

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Service mode
This mode calculates when you need a scheduled maintenance service (mileage or days) If you want to see the service mode when other modes are displayed, press the ▲ or ▼ button less than 1 second. If you do not have your vehicle serviced according to the scheduled maintenance s ...