Kia Soul: Photo Sensor Description
Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning / Air conditioning System / Photo Sensor 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 (FATC only)
The In-car air temperature sensor is built in the heater & A/C control
unit.
The sensor contains a thermistor which measures the temperature of the
inside. The signal decided by the r ...
Photo Sensor Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
2.
Connect the GDS.
3.
Emit intensive light toward the photo sensor using a lam ...
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Suspected Area
Remedy
Abnormal noise
Oil level (Low)
To adding oil after inspect the parts (Oil seal,
Drain plug, filler plug).
...
Room lamp
Press the button to turn the light on or off.
If the front map lamp turns on by the front map lamp switch, the room lamp will
turn on. ...
Heating and air conditioning
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired position.
For improving the effectiveness of heating and cooling;
- Heating:
- Cooling:
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position. ...