Kia Stinger CK: Engine Control System / Ambient Temperature Sensor (ATS)

Specifications
Specification

Temperature[⁰C(⁰F)]
Resistance(kΩ)
-40(-40)
811.1 - 956.8
-20(-4)
255.6 - 287.7
0(32)
91.5 - 98.8
20(68)
36.6 - 38.0
30(86)
23.8 - 24.7
40(104)
15.7 - 16.6
50(122)
10.6 - 11.3
60(140)
7.2 - 7.9
80(176)
3.6 - 4.0

Description and operation
Description

Installed on the front-end module, the Ambient Temperature Sensor (ATS) senses the ambient temperature. ECM receives the intake air temperature and ambient air temperature at the same time to precisely control the intake air quantity supplied through the turbocharger. The electrical resistance of the thermistor decreases as the temperature increases, and vice versa. This sensor has a Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) and its resistance is in inverse proportion to the temperature.

Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram
Auto A/C

Manual A/C

Harness Connector

Repair procedures
Inspection
1.

Switch "OFF" the ignition.

2.

Disconnect the ATS connector.

3.

Measure resistance between the ATS terminals 1 and 2.

4.

Check that the resistance is within the specification.

Temperature[⁰C(⁰F)]
Resistance(kΩ)
-40(-40)
811.1 - 956.8
-20(-4)
255.6 - 287.7
0(32)
91.5 - 98.8
20(68)
36.6 - 38.0
30(86)
23.8 - 24.7
40(104)
15.7 - 16.6
50(122)
10.6 - 11.3
60(140)
7.2 - 7.9
80(176)
3.6 - 4.0

Removal
1.

Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.

Remove the front engine room under cover.

(Refer to Engjne Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

3.

Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the ambient temperature sensor (B).

Installation
  

Note that internal damage may occur when the component is dropped. If the component has been dropped, inspect before installing.

1.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Main Crash Pad Assembly

Components and components location Component Location 1. Main crash pad assembly Repair procedures Replacement    Put on gloves to protect your hands.    • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Bulb replacement precaution

Please keep extra bulbs on hand with appropriate wattage ratings in case of emergencies. Refer to “Bulb Wattage” in chapter 8. When changing lamps, first turn off the engine at a safe place, firmly apply the parking brake and detach the battery’s negative (-) terminal. WARNING - Working on the lights Prior to working on the light, firmly apply the parking brake, ensure that the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and turn off the lights to avoid sudden movement of the vehicle burns to your skin or fingers, or an electric shock.

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