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:
Components
1. Hands free call switch2. Mic3. Front left speaker4. Front right speaker5. AVN head unit (hands free control)
? There is no hands free jack. This system supports Bluetooth (wireless system).
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Replacement
1.
Open the glove box (A).
2.
Remove the air filter panel (A).
3.
Remove the filter cover (A) by pressing the filter cover knob.
4.
Replace the air filter (A) with a new one according to the direction of air filter.
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To remove the f ...