Kia Soul: Photo Sensor Repair procedures
Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / 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 rise with higher intensive light and reduce with lower intensive light.
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| Replacement |
| 1. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
| 2. |
With the (-) driver, remove the photo sensor (A) from the center of the defrost nozzle.
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| 3. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
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 r ...
Ambient Temperature Sensor Description and Operation
Description
The ambient temperature sensor is located at the front of the
condenser and detects ambient air temperature. It is a negative type
thermistor; resistance will increase with lower te ...
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Specifications
Transaxle type
M6CF1
Engine type
Gasoline 1.6 GDI
Gear ratio
1st
3.615
2nd
1.955
3rd
1.286
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Side Sill Moulding Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Floor mat anchor(s)
When using a floor mat on the front floor carpet, make sure it attaches to the
floor mat anchor(s) in your vehicle. This keeps the floor mat from sliding forward.
WARNING - After market floor mat ...