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 ...

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Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Rear Glass Defogger Switch Repair procedures
Inspection 1. The rear glass defogger switch inputs can be checked using the GDS. 2. To check the input value of rear glass defogger switch, select option "Body Control Module". 3. To con ...

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Non-operating condition
Never use the Smart Parking Assist System in the below conditions. Curved parking space Inclined roads A vehicle loaded with longer or wider cargo compared to the vehicle Diagonal parking space Parking space with trash, grass or barriers Heavy snow or rain A pole close to the pa ...