Standard Ignition AX603 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor

Ambient Air Temperature Sensor for Kia Sorento

Standard Ignition AX603 is an ambient air temperature sensor built for direct replacement in select Kia Sorento applications. It uses a 2-terminal design with a female oval plug-in connector, male blade terminals, and a bolt-on mounting style for a secure fit in the grille area where equipped.

Compatible With 2013-2014 Kia Sorento, in grille, and 2015 Kia Sorento. Standard Ignition AX603 is a practical choice when the outside temperature reading is inaccurate or the HVAC system needs a replacement ambient sensor.

Key Features

• Part number AX603 ambient air temperature sensor
• 2-terminal sensor with one oval connector
• Female connector and male blade terminals
• Bolt-on attachment with included bracket
• Black finish for a factory-style appearance
• Mounting bracket(s) included for supported applications

Detailed Description

Standard Ignition AX603 is an HVAC sensor used to monitor outside air temperature and send that information to the vehicle’s climate control and display systems. The sensor includes a single plug-in connector, one port, and a bracket for mounting, making it a direct-fit style replacement for the listed Kia Sorento applications. This part cross-references 972801U500 and TS67662 for the same application.

For Kia Sorento models, AX603 helps restore accurate ambient temperature input when the original sensor is damaged, corroded, or no longer reporting correctly. The grille-mounted design on 2013-2014 Sorento applications and the 2015 Sorento fitment make this a focused replacement for vehicles that use this sensor location.

What It Helps Solve

• Incorrect outside temperature display
• HVAC system temperature input faults
• Damaged or broken grille-mounted sensor
• Corrosion at the sensor connector or terminals
• Intermittent ambient temperature readings

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector shape, terminal count, and mounting location before installation. AX603 uses a female oval connector with male blade terminals and bolt-on mounting, so the replacement should match the vehicle’s original sensor style. On 2013-2014 Kia Sorento applications, confirm the in-grille location before ordering or installing.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition supplies replacement electrical and HVAC components for service applications, and AX603 is built to match the listed fitment and connector configuration for the specified Kia Sorento models.