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.
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
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Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
2.
Connect the KDS/GDS.
3.
Flash an intensive light onto the p ...
Other information:
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button ().
4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically and the air
conditioning will turn on according to the detected ambient temperature.
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Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash pad lower panel")
3.
Remove the cras ...