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Component Inspection

  1. Ignition "OFF"
  2. Disconnect OTS connector.
  3. Measure resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of OTS connector (Component side).

    Specification 

    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

    Temperature OTS Resistance (Ω) Temperature OTS Resistance (Ω)
    (°C) (°F) (°C) (°F)
    -20 -4 16.52 40 104 1.11
    0 32 6 60 140 0.54
    20 68 2.45 80 176 0.29
    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals 1 And 2 Of OTS Connector
    G06415027Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Is sensor switching properly?

    YES 

    • Check for poor connection between PCM and component: backed out terminal, improper mating, broken locks or poor terminal to wire connection. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO 

    • Check OTS for contamination, deterioration, or damage. Substitute with a known-good OTS and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace OTS and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.