Kia Carens: Air conditioning System / Photo Sensor Repair procedures
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Turn the ignition switch ON.
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Emit intensive light toward the photo sensor using a lamp, and check
the output voltage change.
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The voltage will rise with higher intensive light and reduce with lower
intensive light.

1. Auto light signal
2. Auto light ground
3. Photo signal (RH)
4. LED power (B+)
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5. LED ground (To BCM)
6. Photo signal (LH)
7. Photo power
8. Auto light power (5V)
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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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With a flat-head screwdriver, remove the photo sensor (A) from the center
of the defrost nozzle after disconnecting the connector (B).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Description
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 recei ...
Description
The ambient temperature sensor is located at the front of the condenser and
detects ambient air temperature. It is a negative type thermistor; resistance
will increas ...
Other information:
Specifications
UIP sensor
Item
Specification
Normal operating voltage
DC 12V
Operating voltage range
DC 9V ~ 16V
Operating temperature
-40°C (-40°F) ~ 85°C (185° ...
Components
1. Knob
2. Boots
3. Shift lever assembly
4. Select cable clip
5. Shift cable clip
6. Shift cable
7. Select cable
8. Cable retainer
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