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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2010RONDO LX, 2.7 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS (1 OF 3) - 2.7LDTC P0116: ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCEINSPECTION/REPAIRCOMPONENT INSPECTION
2010 Kia Rondo LX, 2.7 6

Component Inspection

2010 Kia Rondo LX, 2.7 6SECTION Component Inspection
  1. IG "OFF" and disconnect ECTS connector.
  2. Remove it.
  3. Measure resistance between terminals 1 and 3 of ECTS connector as the temperature rises.
    1. Specification:
      TEMPERATURE AND RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Temp. (°C/°F) Resistance (kΩ) Temp. (°C/°F) Resistance (kΩ)
      -40(-40) 48.14 40 (104) 1.15
      -20(-4) 14.13 ~ 16.83 60 (140) 0.59
      0 (32) 5.79 80 (176) 0.32
      20 (68) 2.31 ~ 2.59    
  4. Are the measured resistance within specification?

    YES

    1. Clear DTC and test-drive the vehicle under the "Enable Conditions" shown in DTC DETECTING CONDITION CHART.

      After the test, if this DTC is set, recheck it thoroughly. If not, it is intermittent fault, go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO

    1. Substitute with a known-good ECTS and check for proper operation.

      If the problem is corrected, Go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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