Kia Carens: Air conditioning System / Photo Sensor Description and operation
The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles.
The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode. The
solar radiation received by its light receiving portion, generates an electromotive
force in proportion to the amount of radiation received which is transferred
to the automatic temperature control module so that the solar radiation compensation
will be performed.
Description
The In-car air temperature sensor is built in the heater & A/C control unit.
The sensor contains a thermistor which measures the temperature of the inside.
The ...
Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
2.
Connect the GDS.
3.
Emit intensive light toward the photo s ...
Other information:
Component Location
1. Rear glass defogger
relay (Buil-in engine room relay box)
2. Rear glass defogger switch (DATC type)
3. Rear glass defogger
switch (Manual type)
4. Rear glass defogger
...
The ignition switch must be on for the turn signals to function. To turn on the
turn signals, move the lever up or down (A). Green arrow indicators on the instrument
panel indicate which turn signal is operating.
They will self-cancel after a turn is completed. If the indicator continues to
flas ...