Kia Sportage: 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 then transferred to the automatic temperature control module so that the solar radiation compensation can be performed.

In-car Sensor (DATC only) Description and operation

Description The In-car air temperature sensor is built in the heater & A/C control unit. The sensor consists of a thermistor that measures the inside temperature. The sign ...

Photo Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Connect the KDS/GDS. 3. Flash an intensive light onto the p ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Light bulb position (Rear)

■ Rear combination lamp - Type A ■ Rear combination lamp - Type B ■ Rear turn signal & Back up lamp ■ License plate lamp ■ High mounted stop lamp (1) Tail lamp (BULB type) (2) Stop and tail lamp (BULB type) (3) Stop lamp (LED type) (4) Stop and tail lamp (LED type) ( ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Knock Sensor (KS) Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the knock sensor connector (A). 3. Measure resistance between the injector terminals 1 and 2. 4. Check that ...