2020 Kia Optima EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Ambient Temperature Sensor (ATS): Specifications: Specification

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (ATS) SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature [Β°C (Β°F)] Resistance (kΞ©)
-40 (-40) 811.1 - 956.8
-20 (-4) 255.6 - 287.7
0 (32) 91.5 - 98.8
20 (68) 36.6 - 38.0
30 (86) 23.8 - 24.7
40 (104) 15.7 - 16.6
50 (122) 10.6 - 11.3
60 (140) 7.2 - 7.9
80 (176) 3.6 - 4.0
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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.

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