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: Audio Remote Control Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Check for resistance or output voltage between terminals in each switch position. [Audio] SwitchConnector terminalResistance (±5%)Output voltageSeek up2-4430 ?0.4 V ± 0.22Seek down2-41.1 k?1.0 V ± 0.22Mode2-42.11 k?1.5 V ± 0.22Mute2-43.11 k?2.0 V ± 0.22Volume up2-44.61 k?2 ...

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Temperature Control Actuator Description and Operation

Description The heater unit includes mode control actuator and temperature control actuator. Located in the heater unit, the temperature control actuator regulates the temperature in the following procedures. Signal from control unit adjusts the position of the temperature door by operating ...