2016 Kia Sedona LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair Procedures: Inspection

[Resistance Inspection]Β 

  1. Turn the Ignition Switch OFF.
  2. Remove the OTS. (Refer to "Removal" procedure below).
  3. After immersing the thermistor of the sensor into engine coolant, measure resistance between the OTS terminals 1 and 2.
  4. Check that the resistance is within the specification.
    OTS TERMINALS 1 & 2 RESISTANCE

    Temperature Resistance (kΞ©)
    Β°C Β°F
    -40 -40 52.15
    -20 -4 16.52
    0 32 6.0
    20 68 2.45
    40 104 1.11
    60 140 0.54
    80 176 0.29
    100 212 0.16
    120 248 0.10

[Voltage Inspection]Β 

  1. Connect the GDS to DLC.
  2. Turn the ignition ON or idle.
  3. Check the OTS temperature in the GDS service data.
  4. Check that the resistance is within the specification.
OTS OUTPUT VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

Temperature Output Voltage (V) [Ref=5V]
Β°C Β°F
-40 -40 4.82
-20 -4 4.38 ~ 4.53
0 32 3.75
20 68 2.60 ~ 2.91
40 104 1.78
60 140 1.06
80 176 0.58 ~ 0.69
100 212 0.37
120 248 0.24
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.