Mike's Workshop Manuals: Service manuals for every vehicle
Home >> Kia >> 2016 >> Sorento L >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 36 (Engine Control System - 3.3L) >> Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) >> Repair Procedure >> Inspection

Repair Procedure: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the ECTS connector.
  3. Remove the ECTS (Refer to the appropriate service information. Removal  below.
  4. After immersing the thermistor of the sensor into engine coolant, measure resistance between the ECTS terminals 3 and 4.
    Fig 1: Measure Resistance Between ECTS Terminals 3 And 4
    G11872123Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Check that the resistance is within the specification.
Temperature Resistance (kΩ)
°C °F
-40 -40 48.14
-20 -4 14.13 ~ 16.83
0 32 5.79
20 68 2.31 ~ 2.59
40 104 1.15
60 140 0.59
80 176 0.32
scientia non olet · About Mike's Workshop Manuals