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: SRS Control Module (SRSCM) Description and Operation

Description The primary purpose of the SRSCM (Supplemental Restraints System Control Module) is to determine an event that warrants restraint system air bag deployment. The SRSCM must decide whether to deploy the restraint system or not. After determining that pretensioners and/or airbag ...

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Front Hub / Knuckle Components and Components Location

Components 1. Brake disc 2. Wheel hub assembly 3. Hub bolt 4. Dust cover 5. Knuckle 6. Hub bearing 7. Snap ring ...