Sportage 4WD V6-2.7L (2009)
Temperature Sensor (Gauge): Testing and Inspection
INSPECTION
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
1. Disconnect the wiring connector (A) from the engine coolant temperature sender in the engine compartment.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON. Check that the gauge needle indicates cool. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Connect a 12V, 3.4 wattages test bulb between the harness side connector and ground.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON.
5. Verify that the test bulb flashes and that the indicator moves to HOT. If operation is not specified, replace the engine coolant temperature gauge.
Then recheck the system.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENDER
1. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminal 2 of sender connector and ground.
2. If the resistance value is not as shown in the table, replace the temperature sender.
