Kia Soul EV: 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 integrated into the heater & A/C control unit.
The sensor contains a thermistor which measures the
temperature of the inside. The signal deci ...
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 ...
Other information:
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 ...
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
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Keeps on without blinking : Low pressure tire warning lamp
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