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Repair Procedures: Inspection

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the IATS connector.
  3. Measure resistance between the IATS terminals 3 and 4.
    Fig 1: IATS Connector Terminals
    G12180209Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  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
    60 140 0.54 ~ 0.62
    80 176 0.29 ~ 0.34