Kia Stinger CK: Engine Control System / Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS)

Specifications
Specification

Temperature
Resistance (kΩ)
°C
°F
-40
-40
40.93 - 48.35
-20
-4
13.89 - 16.03
0
32
5.38 - 6.09
10
50
3.48 - 3.90
20
68
2.31 - 2.57
40
104
1.08 - 1.21
50
122
1.56 - 1.74
60
140
0.54 - 0.62
80
176
0.29 - 0.34

Description and operation
Description

Mounted inside the Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor, Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS) detects the intake air temperature.

To precisely calculate the amount of air, correction of the air temperature is required as the air density varies with the temperature. So the ECM uses not only MAPS signal but also IATS signal. This sensor has a Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) thermistor with resistance in reverse proportion to the temperature.

Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram

Harness Connector

Repair procedures
Inspection
1.

Switch "OFF" the ignition.

2.

Disconnect the IATS connector.

3.

Measure resistance between the IATS terminals 3 and 4.

4.

Check that the resistance is within the specification.

Temperature
Resistance (kΩ)
°C
°F
-40
-40
40.93 - 48.35
-20
-4
13.89 - 16.03
0
32
5.38 - 6.09
10
50
3.48 - 3.90
20
68
2.31 - 2.57
40
104
1.08 - 1.21
50
122
1.56 - 1.74
60
140
0.54 - 0.62
80
176
0.29 - 0.34

Removal
1.

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

2.

Remove the engine cover.

(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Cover")

3.

Disconnect the intake air temperature sensor connector (A).

4.

Remove the installation bolts (B), and then remove the sensor from the intake manifold.

Intake Air Temperature Sensor installation bolt :

9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft)

Installation
  

Install the component to the specified torques.

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

Insert the sensor in the installation hole and be careful not to damage it.

1.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even though vehicle control is improved during emergency braking, always maintain a safe distance between you and objects ahead. Vehicle speeds should always be reduced during extreme road conditions. The vehicle should be driven at reduced speeds in the following circumstances: When driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered roads When driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has different surface heights.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Engine Control System

Components and components location Components Location 1. ECM (Engine Control Module) 2. Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) 3. Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS) 4. Boost Pressure Sensor (BPS) 5. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) 6. Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) [integrated into ETC Module] 7.

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