Kia Soul EV: Air Conditioning System / Photo Sensor Description and Operation

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Photo Sensor Description and Operation

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 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.

In-car Sensor Description and Operation

Description The In-car air temperature sensor is integrated into the heater & A/C control unit. The sensor contains a thermistor which measures the temperature of the inside. The signal deci ...

Photo Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Connect the GDS. 3. Emit intensive light toward the photo sensor using a lamp, and check the output voltage change. 4. The voltage will ri ...

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Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Power Door Mirror Switch Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the front left door trim. (Refer to Body - "Front Door Trim") 3. Remove the power window switch assembly (A) by loosening the mounting screws (8EA). 4. Remove the power window switch (A) after loosening the mounting ...

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Troubleshooting

TPMS Inspection method Inspection Find the inspection number by referring to the table above. The following content is irrelevant of the inspection procedure. 1. Warning lamp types • Keeps on without blinking : Low pressure tire warning lamp • ...