In-Car Sensor; Humidity Sensor - Kia Sorento 2003 Technical Highlights

Section 9 • Body Elect.—Climate Control, Sensors

In-Car Sensor

FATC System
The In-Car Sensor is located in the lower center
Sensors
console to the left of the FATC panel. This Negative
Temperature Coefficient thermistor communicates
vehicle interior temperature information to the
FATC control unit.
In-Car Sensor Characteristics
Temp (°F)
64
70
77
83
90
* Resistance checks are between
terminals 1 and 2

Humidity Sensor

The Humidity Sensor is part of the In-Car Sensor
assembly. The FATC control unit analyzes humidity
to determine the need for A/C compressor operation
which will reduce fogged windows.
Resistance
3.4
2.98
2.5
2.2
1.86
(top) In-Car Sensor, and
(bottom) schematic of In-Car Sensor
(right) Humidity Sensor
(below right) Humidity
Sensor schematic
revised version 3
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