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:
Special Service Tools
Tool (Number and Name)
Illustration
Use
09561-11001
Steering wheel puller
Remove the steering wheel
...
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the engine is not
running. It may cause battery discharge.
WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when driving in the dark. Accidents could happen
because the view may be obscured by interior lights.
Interior lamp AUTO cut
When all ...