Kia Cee'd: Troubleshooting / 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.

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 contains a thermistor which measures the temperature of the inside. The ...

Photo Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Connect the GDS. 3. Emit intensive light toward the photo s ...

Other information:

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Repair procedures
Inspection [System Inspection] 1. Disconnect the vapor hose from the throttle body and connect a vacuum pump to the nipple on the throttle body. 2. Check the following points with applied vacuum using a vacuum pump. ...

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Repair procedures
Removal 1. Separate the push rod (C) after remove the pin (A) and washer (B). 2. Remove the battery and battery tray. G 1.6 MPI (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery") G 1.4 MPI (Refer to E ...